Karol Hławiczka (14 February 1894 in Ustroń - 22 July 1976 in Cieszyn) was a Polish composer, pianist, teacher and Chopinologist. He was born in Ustroń to Andrzej Hławiczka, a teacher and musicologist. His family later relocated to Cieszyn. After graduation from high school Hławiczka went to Vienna to study law. However he did not finish the studies and returned to Cieszyn to work as organist in Lutheran church and teacher of singing in seminary for teachers. During World War I he led the marching band of Polish Legions in Cieszyn. Since 1925 he often performed as a pianist, and in 1928-1931 worked as a music teacher in Mysłowice. Since 1931 Hławiczka settled in Warsaw.