Erling Jepsen (born May 14, 1956 in Gram, Denmark) is a Danish author and playwright. His novel Frygtelig lykkelig (Terribly Happy) was adapted into the 2008 neo-noir thriller Terribly Happy, and his autobiographical novel Kunsten at Græde i Kor (The Art of Crying) was adapted into the 2006 film The Art of Crying.
Jepsen won the 2004 Holberg Medal for his contributions to Danish drama.