Hillar Kareva (8 December 1931 Tallinn – 17 June 1992 Tallinn) was an Estonian composer.[1]
In 1956, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory in composition speciality.[1]
1966–1982, he taught music theory at Tallinn State Conservatory.[1]
Since 1959, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1]
His daughter is poet Doris Kareva.[2]