Jerome Lester "Jerry" Horwitz, better known by his stage name Curly Howard, was an American comedian and vaudevillian. He is best known as a member of the American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges, along with his older brothers Moe Howard and Shemp Howard, and actor Larry Fine. Curly is generally considered the most popular and recognizable of the Stooges. He is well known for his high-pitched voice, vocal expressions ("nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!","woo-woo-woo!", and barking like a dog), as well as his inventive physical comedy, improvisations, and athleticism.

Jerome Lester Horwitz (Brooklyn, Nova York, 22 d’octubre de 1903 - San Gabriel, Califòrnia, 18 de gener de 1952), més conegut pel seu nom artístic Curly Howard, va ser un còmic i actor nord-americà. Va ser membre de l'equip de comèdia "The Three Stooges", que també comptava amb els seus germans grans Moe i Shemp Howard, així com l'actor Larry Fine. Als primers curts, se'l va anunciar com Curley.