Maria Szyszkowska (born October 7, 1937 in Warsaw) is a Polish academic, writer and former senator.

Szyszkowska was a member of the Democratic Left Alliance and chaired that Party's Ethics Committee.

As a senator Szyszkowska introduced legislation to recognise civil unions for same-sex couples.

She has received awards recognising her work promoting tolerance and social acceptance.

In May 2005 Szyszkowska expressed her intention to run as an independent candidate in the 2005 Presidential Election.