L. C. McKinley (October 22, 1918 – January 19, 1970) was an American Chicago blues guitarist. He worked with Eddie Boyd and Ernest Cotton. A performer on the Chicago blues scene, McKinley's major output was as a session musician on recordings made mostly in the 1950s.
He also released a number of singles on various record labels. His best-known tracks include "Weeping Willow Blues" and "Nit Wit." His guitar playing was influenced by T-Bone Walker.