Luc Lacourcière

{{Short description|Canadian ethnographer and writer (1910–1989)}}

Luc Lacourcière, CC (October 18, 1910 – May 15, 1989) was a Québécois writer and ethnographer, who established himself during his lifetime as a leading figure in folklore studies. Trained by Marius Barbeau, he in turn influenced renowned researchers such as linguist Claude Poirier. In 1944, Lacourcière founded the Archives de folklore (AF), which he directed until 1975. Since 1978, a Luc-Lacourcière medal has been awarded every two years.