Norman Higgins Purple (March 29, 1803 – August 9, 1863) was an American jurist.

Born in Exeter, Otsego County, New York, Purple studied law in Tioga and Wayne Counties, Pennsylvania and was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1830.

In 1837, Purple moved to Peoria, Illinois and practiced law.

From 1845 until 1848, Purple served on the Illinois Supreme Court.

Purple continued to practice law in Peoria, Illinois and published several works on law including the Illinois real estate statutes.