List of colonial governors in 2002

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 2002. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

British colonies

• Bermuda – Thorold Masefield until 11 April, Sir John Vereker after that date
• British Virgin Islands – Tom Macan
• Cayman Islands – Peter Smith to 9 May; James Ryan 9–29 May; Bruce Dinwiddy after 29 May
• Falkland Islands – Howard John Stredder Pearce
• Gibraltar – David Durie
• Montserrat – Tony Longrigg
• Pitcairn Islands – Richard Fell (ex officio in his capacity as High Commissioner to New Zealand)
• Saint Helena – David Hollamby
• Turks and Caicos Islands – Jim Poston

UN Administrations

• East Timor
  • Administrator – Sérgio Vieira de Mello, UN Administrator of East Timor (1999–2002)
  • Full independence on 20 May