Edward Kent is a character from the anime Pollyanna, known in Japanese as Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Monogatari. He is the father of Jamie Kent and the husband of Doris Kent, who is the sister of Mrs. Carey. The Kent family was once a prestigious household, considered to be on par with the Carey family, but their fortunes declined during Edward's generation.

In the story, Edward Kent's role is primarily defined by his absence. Six years prior to the main events of the series, he and his young son Jamie went missing and were presumed dead. However, his influence continues to drive a significant portion of the narrative's conflict and resolution. Before his death, Edward Kent foresaw that revealing his son's true identity as the heir to the Kent family would create a difficult and emotionally charged situation for many people who were not at fault for the family's past troubles. Concerned about the turmoil this revelation would cause, he prepared for this eventuality. He left behind a set of final instructions, sealed in an envelope, which he entrusted to John Pendleton to be opened and carried out after Edward's passing. His plan was to have his son return to the family estate in Boston, but his untimely death left him unable to personally explain his wishes and reasoning to Jamie. This posthumous guidance is a key motivator for the actions of other characters, such as John Pendleton, and is central to the subplot involving Jamie learning to navigate his legacy as Jaime Kent. No information is available regarding any notable abilities possessed by Edward Kent. His personality is largely defined through the actions he took before his death, suggesting a man who was thoughtful and strategic, attempting to manage a complex family legacy from beyond the grave to protect his son and others from potential harm.