Francis Hastings, 5th Earl of Huntingdon (1536–1595), was an English nobleman known for his role in the court of Queen Elizabeth I. He inherited the title from his father, Henry Hastings, 4th Earl of Huntingdon, and was involved in various political and military affairs during his lifetime. Hastings was a prominent supporter of the Protestant faith and played a significant role in the Puritan movement. He was also known for his patronage of the arts and his connections with influential figures of the time, contributing to the cultural landscape of the Elizabethan era.