Thanjavur Damayanthi Kusalakumari (6 December 1937 - 7 March 2019) was an Indian actress and dancer.
Being born in an artistes family, she began learning Bharata Natyam at the age of 3.
The competition dance with Kumari Kamala in Konjum Salangai brought fame to her as a dancer.
She was paired with Prem Nazir in Malayalam-language film Seeta in the title role.
The then Chief minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalitha learned of Kusalakumari's financial difficulties and sanctioned a monthly allowance of Rs.5000.