P. Narayana Kurup (born 5 September 1934) is a Malayalam–language poet and literary critic from Kerala state, South India.
He was brought up in an ethos of music and temple art in his native village Haripad, Kerala.
He took his degree in Science and Education from University College, Trivandrum and masters in English with distinction while serving in Central Ministry at Delhi.
In addition to poetry, he has authored several significant works on satire, criticism and travel memoirs, among others.
He has also chaired and helmed the operations of Thapasya (Forum for Art and Literature) and Margi (Centre for Classical Art) and is considered a connoisseur and critic of Kathakali and Koodiyattam.He was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri in January 2022.