Michael Carpenter may refer to:
Michael Arthur Carpenter (born September 18, 1936 in Birmingham, England) is a Canadian former tennis player.
Carpenter won the Canadian Open 1966 doubles title playing alongside his younger brother, and more accomplished player, Keith.
Carpenter played tennis for McGill University in his hometown of Montreal.
A second younger brother is Geoff Carpenter.
Michael Carpenter was an American politician. He served as the fifth mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania from 1843 to 1851.