Rick Hunolt is an American thrash metal guitarist who is best known for being the long time guitarist in thrash metal band Exodus. He joined the band in 1983, replacing Mike Maung who had been hired to replace original guitarist Kirk Hammett who left to join Metallica. He subsequently performed on all their albums in the 80's and 90's, sharing leads with original member Gary Holt (together known as the "H-Team"). He rejoined the band in 2004 for the Tempo of the Damned album, but left the band shortly afterwards in order to spend more time with his family.

Rick Hunolt used Ibanez and Jackson guitars in the 80s and 90s. Prior to his years spent with Exodus, Rick Hunolt was a student of guitarist Joe Satriani.