Sports:
* David Silva: Renowned Spanish footballer, considered one of the greatest playmakers of all time, born in Arguineguín, Gran Canaria.
* Pedro Rodríguez: Another successful Spanish footballer, winning numerous trophies with Barcelona and Chelsea, born in Tenerife.
* Aday Rodríguez: Spanish professional footballer who played for various clubs in Spain and abroad, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
* Iván Martín: Spanish professional basketball player who played for several teams in Spain's ACB League, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
* José Manuel Pinto: Former Spanish footballer who played for several teams, most notably Barcelona, born in Tenerife.
* José Luis Moreno: Former Spanish footballer who played for various clubs in Spain and abroad, born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
* Alberto Contador: Spanish professional cyclist, considered one of the best climbers in the history of the sport, born in Pinto, Madrid, but raised on Tenerife.
Music:
* Rosalía: Acclaimed Spanish singer, songwriter, and record producer, born in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Catalonia, but raised on Tenerife.
* Pedro Guerra: Spanish singer-songwriter, known for his folk and pop music, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
* El Vega: Spanish musician, singer, and songwriter, known for his folk and rock music, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
* Benito Cabrera: Canary Islands musician, known for his work with the timple, a traditional instrument, born in Lanzarote.
* Los Sabandeños: A folk music group from Tenerife, known for their traditional Canary Islands music.
Arts:
* César Manrique: A renowned artist and architect who designed many iconic buildings and landscapes in Lanzarote, born in Lanzarote.
* Manolo Blahnik: Famous shoe designer, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
* Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre: A distinguished writer and poet, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
* José Antonio Suárez: A notable filmmaker, born in Tenerife.
* Alejandro Sanz: While not born in the Canary Islands, Spanish singer-songwriter, known for his Latin pop music, has strong ties to Tenerife, where he spent part of his childhood and adolescence.
Other notable figures:
* Agustín de Betancourt: An influential engineer and scientist, born in Tenerife.
* José de Viera y Clavijo: A notable writer and historian, born in Tenerife.
* Ignacio Domingo Pestana: A prominent Canary Islands politician, born in Lanzarote.
Important to Note: This is just a sampling of the many individuals who have contributed to the Canary Islands' cultural legacy. There are countless other artists, writers, politicians, scientists, and entrepreneurs who have achieved success and recognition in their respective fields. The list could go on and on, reflecting the diverse talent and history of these islands.