John Rorke (9 June 1807 – 13 August 1896) was an Irish-born merchant and political figure in Newfoundland.

He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1866 to 1882 as a Conservative and Confederate.

He was born in Athlone and came to Newfoundland in 1824, working as a clerk for Bennett and Ridley, a fishery supply firm.

[1] In 1859, a fire destroyed most of Carbonear, including Rorke's business and home; rebuilding began in the following year, and some of the rebuilt stone buildings remain as heritage structures in Carbonear.

[2][3] Rorke served as a member of the Executive Council from 1879 to 1882.