Christopher Robert Pronger (born October 10, 1974) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is an alternate captain for the Flyers during away games. Pronger was originally selected 2nd overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft and played for them from 1993–95, followed by the St. Louis Blues (from 1995–2004), the Edmonton Oilers (from 2005–06), and the Anaheim Ducks from 2006–2009). He won the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player in the 1999–2000 season and was the first defenceman to win the award since Bobby Orr in 1972. He was also the cover athlete for NHL Hitz 20-03 and EA Sports NHL 2000 while with the St. Louis Blues.

Before entering the Junior ranks in Ontario, Pronger grew up playing minor hockey in his hometown of Dryden, Ontario. As a 15-year old, he was identified through the Ontario U-17 program and signed with the Stratford Cullitons Jr. B (OHA) club for the 1990–91 season.

In May 1991, Pronger indicated he was going to join his older brother Sean at Bowling Green State University (NCAA) instead of opting for the OHL. Regardless of his pre-draft indications, Pronger was selected in the 6th round by the Peterborough Petes in the OHL Priority Selection. He subsequently reported to the Petes and played two years in the OHL before being selected in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.