Gerardo Diego Cendoya (Santander, October 3 1896 – Madrid, July 8 1987) was a Spanish poet, a member of the Generation of '27.

Gerardo Diego taught language and literature at institutes of learning in Soria, Gijón, Santander and Madrid. He also acted as literary and music critic for several newspapers.

In 1925, he was awarded the National Prize for Literature and in 1947 he was elected to the Spanish Royal Academy. His lifetime accomplishment was recognized with the Cervantes Prize in 1979.

He died in Madrid in 1987, aged 90.