Ma Chao (176 – 222) is the oldest son of Ma Teng and a general during the late Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history.

In Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he received the nickname "Ma Chao the Splendid" due to his elaborate armour and grand skill as a warrior.

Ma is remembered as one of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu Han, popularized by the novel.