Joe Simpson (born 7th January 1966) is an English actor who has appeared in Emmerdale in four roles:
- Ray Thorpe in October 1996.
- Derek Hickling in October and November 2003.
- A Custody Sergeant in December 2005.
- PC James Pierce between December 2010 and March 2025.
He has also appeared in Coronation Street, Doctors, Shameless and Heartbeat.