Nick Varner (born May 15, 1948, in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an American professional pool player who was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 1992.

A cliché given to Varner was "Speak softly and carry a big stick" because of the way he conducted himself as well as his competitive endeavors.

The same year he won the PBA World 9-Ball Championship, after a momentous hill-hill final against Grady Mathews.

Varner is also an author, a video personality, a pool room proprietor, a manufacturer's representative, and an exhibition player.

Nick is starring in the upcoming billiard movie, "The Tale of Texas Pool", set to be released on December 25, 2024.