Viscount Northampton is a title in the British peerage, associated with the historic family of the Compton family. The title was created in 1618 and has been held by various members over the centuries. The current holder is Charles Compton, who became the 7th Viscount Northampton in 2015. The Viscountcy is part of the House of Lords, the upper house of the UK Parliament, where hereditary peers can sit. The title is linked to the Northamptonshire area, and the family has a long history of involvement in British politics and society.