Kurt Bretting (June 6, 1892 – May 30, 1918) was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Magdeburg and was killed in action in Merville, Nord, France. In 1912 he finished fourth in the 100 metre freestyle event. He was also a member of the German relay team which finished fourth in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay competition.