List of Famous people born in Paraíba, Brazil

Aílton Gonçalves da Silva is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. A journeyman, Aílton began his career in Brazil where he played for Ypiranga, Internacional, Mogi Mirim, Santa Cruz, and Guarani. Following a stint with Tigres UANL in Mexico, he moved to Germany joining SV Werder Bremen. He spent six seasons with Werder Bremen, winning the double of Bundesliga and cup in the 2003–04 season, before transferring to league rivals FC Schalke 04. In the latter stages of his career he played for Beşiktaş, Hamburger SV, Red Star Belgrade, Grasshoppers Zürich, MSV Duisburg, Metalurh Donetsk, SCR Altach, Campinense, and Chongqing Lifan. He ended his career in the lower leagues with Uerdingen 05, Oberneuland, Rio Branco-SP, and Hassia Bingen.

Zé Ramalho is a Brazilian composer and performer. Zé Ramalho has collaborated with various major Brazilian musicians, including Vanusa, Geraldo Azevedo and Alceu Valença to name a few. Zé Ramalho is also the first cousin of Elba Ramalho, a well known Brazilian composer and performer.

Marcelo dos Santos, known as Marcelinho Paraíba or simply Marcelinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, and is the current manager of Treze.

Renato Adriano Jacó Moreira, known as Renato Cajá, is a Brazilian footballer who captains and plays for Juventude as an attacking midfielder.

Luiz Lindbergh Farias Filho, commonly known only as Lindbergh Farias, is a Brazilian former student union leader and politician.

Douglas dos Santos Justino de Melo, known as Douglas Santos or simply Douglas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back in Russian FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Leovegildo Lins da Gama Júnior, also known as Léo Júnior or simply Júnior, is a Brazilian football pundit and retired footballer who played as a left back or midfielder. He was nicknamed "capacete" because of his afro hairstyle.

Lavoisier Maia Sobrinho is a Brazilian physician and politician. He served as governor of Rio Grande do Norte, from 1979 to 1983.

Herbert Lemos de Sousa Vianna is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer mainly known for his work with rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso.

Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima, commonly known as Luis Henrique, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.