Edward Maria Wingfield (1550-1631) was a soldier, Member of Parliament (1593), and English colonist at Jamestown, Virginia. Wingfield was one of the early and prime movers and organizers in 1602-1603 in the Virginia Venture moving. He was elected president of the venture, but a series of misfortunes led to his removal. After clearing his reputation, he continued to be active in the Virginia Venture and the Virginia Company.