Poirier

Poirier is a French surname, meaning pear tree (cf. poire). Notable people with the surname include:

• Anne and Patrick Poirier, French artists
• Dustin Poirier, Acadian-American mixed martial arts fighter
• Claude Poirier, French-Canadian television journalist
• Denise Poirier, American voice actress
• Denise Poirier-Rivard, French-Canadian politician from Quebec
• Dominique Poirier, French-Canadian journalist and diplomat
• Ghislain Poirier, French-Canadian DJ and record producer
• Gregory Poirier, American film and television writer, director, and producer
• Jean Poirier, Canadian politician from Ontario
• Jennifer Poirier, American politician from Maine
• Kim Poirier, French-Canadian actress, singer, film producer, and television host
• Luc Poirier, French-Canadian professional wrestler known as Rambo
• Lyne Poirier, French-Canadian judoka
• Manuel Poirier, French film director
• Mark Poirier, American novelist and screenwriter
• Narcisse Poirier, French-Canadian artist
• Normand Poirier, American writer of French-Canadian descent
• Pascal Poirier, French-Canadian author, lawyer, and politician from New Brunswick
• Paul Poirier, Canadian ice dancer
• Richard Poirier, American literary critic
• Robert Poirier, Canadian businessman
• Rose-May Poirier, French-Canadian politician from New Brunswick
• Vincent Poirier, French basketball player

See also

• Poitier
• Poirier's Diner, a historic restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island