Hugh VIII the Old of Lusignan or (French: Hugues le Vieux) was the Seigneur de Lusignan, Couhé, and Château-Larcher on his father's death in 1151.

He went on crusade, was captured at battle of Harim, and died in captivity.

Born in Poitou, Hugh was the eldest son of Hugh VII and of Sarracena de Lezay.

He renounced the land of Jouarenne, stating by charter that it was the property of the abbey of Nouaille.

[3] In 1163, Hugh went on crusade to the Holy Land and participated in the Battle of Harim, where he was taken prisoner.