Nicolas Talon (31 August 1605 – 29 March 1691) was a French Jesuit, historian, and ascetical writer.
Entering the Society of Jesus in 1621, he taught literature for several years.
After his ordination he gained some reputation as a preacher, was a worker in the prisons and hospitals of Paris, and served as army chaplain with the French troops in Flanders, winning the admiration of the men and the lifelong friendship of the Prince de Conde.
Talon assisted the notorious outlaw Aime du Poncet during his painfully protracted execution, and it is said[by whom?]
Carlos Sommervogel mentions 300 of his letters in the d'Aumale collection at Chantilly.