List of Famous people born in Capital Region, Iceland

Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir is an Icelandic singer and actress. She was a member of the bands Kritikal Mazz and Ske, and in 2005 began her solo career. She is best known for her portrayal of the controversial character Silvía Night. She studied acting in École Philippe Gaulier theatre school, Paris and got the Edda Award 2005 for best TV personality of the year and for the best TV show "Sjáumst með Silvíu Nótt" or "See ya with Silvia Night" in English.

Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir is a former Icelandic minister, mayor and parliamentarian. She is currently the Chair of the Executive Board of Women Political Leaders, Global Forum.

Páll Guðlaugsson is an Icelandic former footballer and current football coach. He was the coach of the Faroe Islands in his 1–0 victory against Austria, in his first official match. He is currently the coach of B68 Toftir after spending two and a half year as coach of TB Tvøroyri, the oldest football club of the Faroese football.

Geir Hilmar Haarde is an Icelandic politician, who served as Prime Minister of Iceland from 15 June 2006 to 1 February 2009 and as President of the Nordic Council in 1995. Geir was Chairman of the Icelandic Independence Party from 2005 to 2009. Since 23 February 2015 he has served as the Ambassador of Iceland to the United States and several Latin American countries.

Jón Gunnarsson is an Icelandic politician.

Ásta Ragnheiður Jóhannesdóttir is an Icelandic politician and was Speaker of Alþingi, Iceland's parliament. She was Iceland's Minister of Social Affairs and Social Security from 1 February 2009 – 14 May 2009. She served as speaker of the Althing from 2009 to 2013. She has been a member of the Alþing since 1995.

Markús Örn Antonsson was the Mayor of Reykjavík from 1991 to 1994.

Helgi Kolviðsson is a retired Icelandic footballer who played as a defender. He is currently the manager of the Liechtenstein national football team.

Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson is an Icelandic politician who has been serving as Minister for Foreign Affairs since 11 January 2017.

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir is an Icelandic politician, who has been chairman of the Reform Party since 2017.