Rourke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Allan Rourke (b. 1980), Canadian professional ice hockey player
Andy Rourke (1964–2023), English bass guitarist
Colin P. Rourke (b. 1943), British mathematician
Constance Rourke (1885–1941), American author and educator
James Rourke (1838–1914), Canadian lumber manufacturer and politician from New Brunswick John Patrick Rourke (b. 1942), South African botanist Josie Rourke (b. 1976), British theatrical director Mickey Rourke (b. 1952), American film actor Nathan Rourke (b. 1998), Canadian professional football player Russell A. Rourke (1931–2003), American government administrator; Secretary of the Air Force 1985–86
Fictional characters
Dorothy Ann Rourke, one of the central characters of The Magic School Bus
Jack Rourke, protagonist of the 2011 video game Need for Speed: The Run
Lyle Tiberius Rourke, main antagonist of the 2001 Disney film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, voiced by James Garner