Chu Lai (born 5 May 1946) is a Vietnamese novelist, playwright and screenwriter. He joined the troupe at the General Political Department during the Vietnam War and later assumed the editorship at the Military Art Magazine. In cinema, he's known for his work on productions such as the television series Người Hà Nội (1996) and the feature-length Hà Nội 12 ngày đêm (2002).