Joseph Dennis "Joe" Cole (April 10, 1961 – December 19, 1991) was an American writer, author, actor and roadie for Black Flag and Rollins Band. Cole's father was actor Dennis Cole by his first wife, Sally Bergeron.

Cole also worked as a roadie for Hole, filming the group's 1991 tour performances, and appeared in several films including Raymond Pettibon's The Book of Manson, where he also has a cinematography credit. He is noted for his friendship with singer Henry Rollins.