Tony Williams (5 April 1928 – August 14, 1992) was the lead singer of the Platters from 1953 to 1960. Williams was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and died in New York of emphysema.
His sister, R&B singer Linda Hayes, was instrumental in Williams becoming a member of the Platters. On the Mercury record label 45rpm release of the Platters' song, "My Prayer", Williams was listed as 'Tony Wilson'. He was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Platters in 1990 and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2009.