Marsalis is a surname. Notable people with the name include:

Arts and entertainment Music Branford Marsalis (born 1960), American saxophonist, composer and bandleader Delfeayo Marsalis (born July 28, 1965), American jazz trombonist and record producer Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934–2020), American jazz pianist Jason Marsalis (born 1977), American jazz drummer Wynton Marsalis (born 1961), American trumpeter and composer

Other media Amanda Marsalis, American film director and photographer

Other people Ellis Marsalis Sr. (1908–2004), American businessman Jim Marsalis (born 1945), American football player John H. Marsalis (1904–1971), American politician Thomas Marsalis (1852–1919), American developer

See also Marselis, surname Marcellus (name), given name and surname