The prehistoric Garudapterus is an extinct genus of ctenochasmatid pterosaur, belonging to a clade of volant archosaurs that flourished during the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 130 million years ago.

Its generic name is derived from Garuda, the mythological bird-like being (fig.) and the Greek word pteron (πτερόν), meaning ‘wing’. The name ‘Garuda-winged’ hence alludes to its capability for flight and its discovery in Thailand.