Faulkner Creek is a long 2nd order tributary to the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina.
According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:
Faulkner Creek rises on the south side of Slate Mountain about 6 miles northeast of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Faulkner Creek then flows southwest to join the Ararat River at Bannertown.
Faulkner Creek drains of area, receives about 48.0 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 324.92, and is about 59% forested.