Roy Harter (born March 6, 1973) is a New York Emmy award-winning, composer, sound designer and audio mixer, best known for his work in television and film.

In 1998 Harter became co-owner of the audio division of the television post-production facility Editional Effects, (EENYC) located in Times Square, New York City.

Harter performs and tours with various musical artists and bands, including Dan Donnelly's live band Sonovagun, The Membranes, Goldblade, The Fabulous Good Time Party Boys, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Damien Dempsey, Duke Special, The Levellers, The Pietasters, 3 Daft Monkeys, The Celtic Social Club, Pattern Pusher, and Common.

Using various musicians, including members of Paul Simon's band and Stiff Little Fingers, Roy Harter composed all the promotional music for the children's television network Noggin.

The "Alley Pond Park Ensemble" he created for the project was given strict rules that only allowed the musicians to perform using common household items, such as pots and pans.