Sampo Terho (born 20 September 1977[1] in Helsinki) is a Finnish politician who served as Minister for European Affairs, Culture and Sports.

[7] On 5 May 2017, he started as the Minister for European Affairs, Culture and Sports in Sipilä Cabinet.

[9] After the split, the New Alternative group took the Finns Party's place in the cabinet and Terho continued as a Minister.

[10] After leaving politics, Terho became a writer and published his first book Olev Roosin kyyneleet in January 2021.

[11] Terho wrote a chamber music piece, of around five minutes long, to celebrate Finland's 100 years of independence, for the Kuopio city orchestra.