James Perry (Irish: Séamus de Poire; born c. 1759) was an Irish luthier from Dublin, known for making violins, violas and cellos. His workshop was based in Kilkenny and also produced instruments such as guitars, German flutes, fifes and tenors. Perry is credited with having made over 1000 instruments. He was a brother and apprentice of Dublin luthier, Thomas Perry, and a protégé of the Ormonde family of Kilkenny Castle.