Brightman may refer to:Al Brightman (1923–1992), American basketball player and coach Alex Brightman, American stage actor Amelia Brightman, English singer and songwriter Edgar S. Brightman (1884–1953), philosopher and Christian theologian Frank Edward Brightman (1856–1932), English scholar Jerry Brightman, steel guitarist Robert A. Brightman, American anthropologist Sarah Brightman, English classical crossover soprano, actress and dancer Thomas Brightman (1562-1607), English clergyman and biblical commentator John Brightman, Baron Brightman (1911-2006), English judge.