Zhao Yan is the name of:
Zhao Yan (Three Kingdoms) (171–245), Cao Wei general of the Three Kingdoms period Zhao Yan (Later Liang) (died 923), Later Liang politician during the Five Dynasties period Zhao Yan (journalist) (born 1962), Chinese journalist, researcher and political prisoner Zhao Yan (footballer) (born 1972), Chinese female association footballer Zhao Yan (figure skater) (born 1992), Chinese male ice dancer Zhao Yan (politician), born August 1973, a Chinese politician and senior engineer.