William Peters may refer to: William Peters (Australian politician) (1903–1978), member of the New South Wales Legislative Council William Peters (lawyer) (1702–1786), American lawyer and judge from Philadelphia William Peters (painter) (1742–1814), British painter William Peters (journalist) (1921–2007), American journalist and documentary filmmaker William Peters (South African politician), Mayor of Cape Town from 1963 to 1965 William Peters (sport shooter), Colombian Olympic shooter William H. Peters (1825–?), Wisconsin legislator William John Peters (1863–1942), American explorer and scientist William L. Peters (1835–1916), American violin maker William Wesley Peters (1912–1991), architect Willie Peters (born 1979), rugby league player William Theodore Peters, American poet and actor William Thompson Peters (1805–1885), American politician William Peters (diplomat) (1923–2014), British diplomat and founder of Jubilee 2000 Bill Peters (footballer) (1898–1957), Australian footballer Bill Peters (ice hockey) (born 1965), Canadian ice hockey player and coach