Lambertus Nicodemus (Nico) Palar (June 5, 1900 in Rurukan, Minahasa Regency – February 13, 1981 in Jakarta) also known as Babe Palar, represented the Republic of Indonesia in various diplomatic positions most notably as the first Indonesian Representative to the United Nations.
He also held ambassadorships in India, West Germany, Soviet Union, Canada, and the United States.
He was the son of Gerrit Palar and Jacoba Lumanauw.