The governor of Ceylon can refer to historical vice-regal representatives of three colonial powers:
Portuguese Ceylon[edit]
- List of captains of Portuguese Ceylon (1518–1551)
- List of captain-majors of Portuguese Ceylon (1551–1594)
- List of governors of Portuguese Ceylon (1594–1658)
Dutch Ceylon[edit]
- List of governors of Dutch Ceylon (1640–1796)
British Ceylon[edit]
- Governors of British Ceylon (1798–1948)
Dominion of Ceylon[edit]
- Governor-General of Ceylon (1948–1972)