Edward Low (also spelled Lowe or Loe; c. 1690 – c. 1724), also known as Ned Low, was a notorious English pirate during the latter days of the Golden Age of Piracy, in the early 18th century. He captained a number of ships, usually maintaining a small fleet of three or four. Low captured at least a hundred ships during his short career, burning most of them. Although he was active for only three years, Low remains notorious as one of the most cruel pirates of his time, with a reputation for violently torturing his victims before killing them.