Abstract This paper presents a unified MATLAB/Simulink-based comparative evaluation of a Lorentz torque damper and nine conventional passive, semi-active, and active damping techniques for wind turbine blade vibration control. All damping systems are implemented on an identical blade–generator dynamic model and subjected to the same gust-induced aerodynamic excitation to ensure objective comparison. Performance is assessed using settling time, root mean square (RMS) vibration amplitude, overshoot, added structural mass, energy consumption, maintenance demand index, vibration suppression efficiency, and cost index. Simulation results show that the Lorentz torque damper achieves the shortest settling time (3.25–5.01 s), the lowest RMS vibration amplitude (62–71% reduction), minimal overshoot, negligible added mass, and the lowest energy and maintenance requirements among all evaluated techniques. These findings demonstrate that Lorentz torque damping provides a lightweight, energy-efficient, and economically viable solution for large-scale wind turbine blade vibration mitigation. Keywords Electromagnetic damping; Lorentz torque damper; MATLAB/Simulink; Settling time; Vibration control; Wind turbine blades.