Famous People From The North
- Knut Hamsun (1859–1952), author and Nobel laureate, from Hamarøy
- Otto Sverdrup, Arctic explorer, from Bindal
- Iselin Steiro (1985–), supermodel, from Harstad
- Mads Gilbert, professor of emergency medicine, from Tromsø.
- The Röyksopp band duo Torbjørn Brundtland (1975–) and Svein Berge, from Tromsø
- Lene Marlin (1980–), singer and songwriter, from Tromsø
- Mari Boine (1956–), jazz artist, from Karasjok
- Geir Lundestad (1945–), director of the Nobel Institute and professor of history, from Bodø
- Trond Sollied (1959-), Football manager. Ranked as the ninth best manager in 2006.
- Hans Erik Dyvik Husby ("Hank Von Helvete") (1972-), Vocalist in the death-punk band Turbonegro.
- Harald "Dutte" Berg (1941-), football player.
- Morten Gamst Pedersen (1981-), football player, from Vadsø.
- Ailo Gaup (1980-), FMX World Champion, from Tromsø
- Helmer Hanssen (1870–1956), with Amundsen's team to the South Pole in 1911, from Bjørnskinn
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