Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (Nos. 333-231369, 333-231368, 333-228177, 333-218129, 333-218128, 333-214476, 333-206802, 333-181204, 333-133601-99, 333-107451-99, 033-62394-99, 333-107450-99, 333-80511-99, 033-46724-99, 333-25857-99, 333-179329, 333-133599-99, 333-17407-99, and 033-57675-99) and Form S-3 (No. 333-228167) of Noble Corporation plc of our reportdated February 20, 2020 relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10‑K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

February 20, 2020