The governor of Ceylon can refer to historical vice-regal representatives of three colonial powers:
Portuguese Ceylon 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 List of governors of Dutch Ceylon (1640–1796)
British Ceylon Governor of British Ceylon (1798–1948)
Dominion of Ceylon Governor-General of Ceylon (1948–1972)