Luc-Adolphe Tiao (born 4 June 1954) is a Burkinabé politician and journalist who was Prime Minister of Burkina Faso from 2011 to 2014.

Born at Tenkodogo, Tiao attended a seminary from 1969 to 1974 and studied to become a priest, but he abandoned that pursuit upon concluding that his left-wing views were incompatible with a career in the Church.

He was an adviser responsible for special duties at the Communication Department of the Prime Minister's Office from August 1996 to May 2001.

[1] Tiao was appointed as prime minister by President Blaise Compaoré on 18 April 2011,[1][5] following protests by students, military personnel and police.

[6] In light of his background and lack of any experience as a government minister, his appointment was deemed surprising.