Tarsem is an Indian given name that may refer to

• Tarsem Antil (born 1980), Indian film director

• Tarsem Jassar, Punjabi lyricist, singer and producer

• Tarsem King, Baron King of West Bromwich (1937–2013), British politician

• Tarsem Singh (born 1961), Indian-American film director

• Tarsem Singh (field hockey) (1946–2005), Indian field hockey player

• Tarsem Singh Purewal (c.1935–1995), Indian editor