John II Comyn, Lord of Badenoch

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John II Comyn, Lord of Badenoch (d. 1302) or John "the Black", also known as Black Comyn, a Scottish nobleman, was a Guardian of Scotland, and one of the six Regents for Margaret, Maid of Norway.

As a descendant of King Donald III, Comyn was one of the thirteen Competitors for the Crown of Scotland but did not aggressively push his claim for fear of jeopardising that of his brother-in-law John Balliol. Comyn - as head of the most powerful noble family in Scotland - was a committed ally of Balliol and assisted him in his struggle against Edward. It has even been suggested that the Comyn family were the driving force behind both the Balliol kingship and the revolt against Edward's demands. However, Comyn submitted to the English king in 1296.

He was the father of John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch and father-in-law of Alexander of Argyll.

He died at Lochindorb Castle in 1302.

Preceded by: John I

Lord of Badenoch 1277-1302

Succeeded by: John III