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Aberdeen Aberdeen ( ; ; ) is a port city in North East Scotland, and is the List of towns and cities in Scotland by population, third most populous Cities of Scotland, Scottish city. Historically, Aberdeen was within the historic county of Aberdeensh ...

Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire (; ) is one of the 32 Subdivisions of Scotland#council areas of Scotland, council areas of Scotland. It takes its name from the Shires of Scotland, historic county of Aberdeenshire (historic), Aberdeenshire, which had substantial ...

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Angus Angus may refer to: *Angus, Scotland, a council area of Scotland, and formerly a province, sheriffdom, county and district of Scotland * Angus, Canada, a community in Essa, Ontario Animals * Angus cattle, various breeds of beef cattle Media * ...

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Clan MacThomas Clan MacThomas is a Scottish Highlands, Highland Scottish clan and is a member of the Clan Chattan Confederation.Way, George and Squire, Romily. ''Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia''. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Con ...

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Tom Tom or TOM may refer to: * Tom (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the name. Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Tom'' (1973 film), or ''The Bad Bunch'', a blaxploitation film * ''Tom'' (2002 film) ...

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Thomas Thomas may refer to: People * List of people with given name Thomas * Thomas (name) * Thomas (surname) * Saint Thomas (disambiguation) * Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church * Thomas the A ...

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People with the surname

Alexander Thom (disambiguation) Alexander Thom (1894–1985) was a Scottish engineer. Alexander Thom may also refer to: * Alexander Thom (surgeon) (1775–1845), Scottish military surgeon, judge and political figure in Upper Canada * Alexander Thom (almanac editor) (1801–1879 ...

, multiple people *

Andreas Thom Andreas Thom (born 7 September 1965) is a German former professional footballer who played as a forward for BFC Dynamo, Bayer Leverkusen, Celtic and Hertha BSC. He played 51 times for East Germany throughout the 1980s and played ten times for ...

(b. 1965), former German football player *

Bing Thom Bing Wing Thom, (Traditional Chinese character, Chinese: 譚秉榮; 8 December 1940 – 4 October 2016) was a Canadian architect and urban designer. Born in Hong Kong, he immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with his family ...

(1940-2016), Canadian architect * Cameron E. Thom (1825–1915), early settler in California, Confederate officer and lawyer *

Charles Thom Charles Thom (November 11, 1872 – May 24, 1956) was an American microbiologist and mycologist. Born and raised in Illinois, he received his PhD from the University of Missouri, the first such degree awarded by that institution. He studied the ...

(1872–1956), US microbiologist and mycologist with the standard author abbreviation "Thom" *

Cristy Thom __NOTOC__ The following is a list of Playboy Playmates of 1991. ''Playboy'' magazine names its Playmate of the Month each month throughout the year. January Stacy Leigh Arthur (June 4, 1968 – April 5, 2019, in Naperville, Illinois) was an Ame ...

(b. 1971), American model, actress and artist *

Françoise Thom Françoise Thom (born 1951) is a French historian and Sovietologist, honorary lecturer in contemporary history at Paris-Sorbonne University. A specialist in post-communist Russia, she is the author of works of political analysis on the country and ...

(b. 1951), French historian and Sovietologist * Graeme Thom (b. 1967), Zimbabwean cricketer *

H. B. Thom Hendrik Bernardus Thom (13 December 1905 – 4 November 1983) was an Afrikaner professor and former Rector of the Stellenbosch University. Life and career Thom was born in Jamestown, Cape Colony, and grew up in Burgersdorp, South Africa ...

(c. 1905–1983), South African rector and Chancellor of the Stellenbosch University *

James Thom (disambiguation) James Thom may refer to: *James Thom (sculptor) (1802–1850), Scottish sculptor *James Alexander Thom (born 1933), American writer *J. C. Thom (1835–1898), American painter, son of sculptor James Thom *Norman Thom (James Norman Thom, 1899–1987 ...

, multiple people *

Jess Thom Jessica Thom (born 14 July 1980) is a British theatre-maker and comedian who established Touretteshero, an alter-ego and project aimed at increasing awareness of Tourette syndrome, the neurological condition which she was diagnosed with in her e ...

(b. 1980), English comedian *

John Thom (soldier) Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John Gibb Thom DSO MC (1 August 1891 – 19 February 1941) was a British soldier, judge and politician from Linlithgow. Thom served with the Gordon Highlanders, and was awarded the Military Cross in 1917, and later that ...

(1891–1941), British lieutenant-colonel, judge and politician *

John Hamilton Thom John Hamilton Thom (10 January 1808 – 2 September 1894) was an Irish Unitarian minister. Life He was a younger son of John Thom (died 1808), born on 10 January 1808 at Newry, County Down, where his father, a native of Lanarkshire, was Presbyte ...

(1808–1894), Irish Unitarian minister *

John Nichols Thom John Nichols Tom (sometimes spelt Thom; 1799 – 31 May 1838) was a Cornish merchant and maltster who re-invented himself as Sir William Courtenay, stood for parliament in Canterbury, was convicted of perjury in a smuggling case, spent three ye ...

(1799–1838), Cornish wine-merchant and maltster *

John Watson Triplett Thom John Watson Triplett Thom (November 11, 1769 – May 22, 1855) was an American slave owner, planter and politician. He served in the Virginia Senate in 1815 and two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. Early life John Watson Triplett Thom ...

(1769–1855), American planter and politician *

Joseph Pembroke Thom Joseph Pembroke Thom (March 13, 1828 – August 21, 1899) was an American military officer and politician. He served in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and served in the American Civil War with the Confederate States Arm ...

(1828–1899), American politician and physician *

Karl Thom Leutnant Karl Thom (19 May 1893 – 3 March 1945), was a German World War I flying ace credited with 27 victories. He was decorated with both his nation's highest decorations for valor, the Military Merit Cross as an enlisted soldier, and the Po ...

(1893-1945), German

flying ace A flying ace, fighter ace or air ace is a military aviation, military aviator credited with shooting down a certain minimum number of enemy aircraft during aerial combat; the exact number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an ...

Linda Thom Linda Mary Alice Thom, , née Malcolm, (born December 30, 1943) is a Canadian Olympic gold medal-winning shooter. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967 from Carleton University. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, s ...

(b. 1943), Canadian Olympic gold medal-winning shooter *

Margaret Thom Margaret M. Thom DStJ (born 1951) was the commissioner of the Northwest Territories. She previously served as the deputy commissioner of the Northwest Territories The Northwest Territories is a federal Provinces and territories of Canada, ...

, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Canada, 2017–2024 *

Randy Thom David Randall Thom (born August 21, 1951) is an American sound designer and the director of sound design at Skywalker Sound. Career Thom started his film career with a phone call to Walter Murch, who invited him to visit a re-mix of ''American ...

(b. 1951), American sound design *

Pembroke Lea Thom Pembroke Lea Thom (died July 3, 1901) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore in 1886. Early life and family Pembroke Lea Thom was the son of Ella Lea (née Wrig ...

(died 1901), American politician from Maryland *

René Thom René Frédéric Thom (; 2 September 1923 – 25 October 2002) was a French mathematician, who received the Fields Medal in 1958. He made his reputation as a topologist, moving on to aspects of what would be called singularity theory; he became ...

(1923–2002), French mathematician *

Robert Thom (engineer) Robert Thom (1774 Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, Scotland - 1847) was a Scottish civil engineer who worked upon major hydraulic projects on the Isle of Bute and Inverclyde. On Bute, he created aqueducts to increase the flow of water which powered ...

(1774–1847), Scottish hydraulic engineer *

Robert Thom (disambiguation) Robert Thom may refer to: * Robert Thom (engineer) (1774–1847), Scottish civil engineer * Robert Thom (priest), Scottish clergyman, Dean of Brechin * Robert Thom (illustrator) (1915–1979), American illustrator known for his portrayal of histo ...

, multiple people *

Ronald Thom Ronald James Thom, (May 15, 1923 – October 29, 1986) was a Canadian architect. He is well known for two works: Massey College and Trent University's riverside campus. Early years He was born in Penticton, British Columbia, the son of James ...

(1923–1986), Canadian architect *

Sandi Thom Alexandria Thom () (born 11 August 1981) is a Scottish singer-songwriter who became widely known in 2006 for her debut single, " I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)". The single finished the year as the best selling single in ...

(b. 1981), Scottish singer-songwriter *

William Thom (disambiguation) William Thom may refer to: * William Thom, Scottish poet * William Thom (preacher), co-founder of the Methodist 'New Itinerancy' * William R. Thom, U.S. Representative from Ohio * Bill Thom, baseball player See also * William Thoms William J ...

, multiple people

People with the nickname or given name

* Thom Andersen (b. 1943), American filmmaker, film critic and teacher *

Thom Adcox-Hernandez Thom Adcox-Hernandez is an American actor, known for his roles as Brian in the prime-time soap opera ''Falcon Crest'' and the voices of Felix the Cat in the first season of ''The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat'', Lexington on '' Gargoyles'' and ...

(b. 1960), American actor *

Thom Barry Thom Barry is an American former actor who was born in Cleveland, Ohio. In the 1980s, he was a disc jockey for WUBE-FM in Cincinnati. He appeared in television advertisements for The Home Depot, Sears, and United Parcel Service, and did ...

, American actor * Thomas

Thom Bell Thomas Randolph Bell (January 26, 1943 – December 22, 2022) was an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter known as one of the creators of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s. Hailed as one of the most prolific R&B songwriters and prod ...

(1943-2022), Jamaican-born American songwriter, arranger and producer, one of the creators of the Philadelphia style of soul music * Thomas

Thom Brennaman Thomas Wade Brennaman (born September 12, 1963) is an American television sportscaster, currently the lead announcer for CW Sports college football games. He is the son of former Cincinnati Reds radio sportscaster Marty Brennaman. He served as ...

(b. 1963), American sportscaster *

Thom Bresh Thomas Charles Bresh (February 23, 1948 – May 23, 2022), sometimes spelled Tom Bresh, was an American country music guitarist and singer. Active from the 1970s, Bresh charted multiple singles on the '' Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts. Bio ...

, (1948-2022), American country singer and guitarist *

Thom Browne Thom Browne, born Tom Browne (born September 27, 1965) is an American fashion designer. He is the founder and head of design for Thom Browne, a luxury fashion brand based in New York City. Browne debuted his womenswear collection in 2014. In 2023 ...

(b. 1965), American fashion designer *

Thom Christopher Thom Christopher (October 5, 1940 – December 5, 2024) was an American actor. Life and career Christopher attended Ithaca College and studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, Neighborhood Playhouse. He was best kno ...

(1940-2024), American actor * Thomas

Thom Darden Thomas Vincent Darden (born August 28, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a safety and punt returner for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). The Ohio native is memorable for important plays ...

(b. 1950), American retired National Football League player * Thomas Thom Dornbrook (b. 1956), American retired National Football League player *

Thom Eberhardt Thomas Everett "Thom" Eberhardt (born March 7, 1947) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Eberhardt has won two awards and two nominations. He is most noted for his work on ''Without a Clue'', ''Honey, I Blew Up the Kid'', a ...

(b. 1947), American film director, producer and screenwriter *

Thom Evans Thom Evans (born 2 April 1985) is a Scottish former international rugby union player and model. He last played on the wing for Glasgow Warriors in the Celtic League. Evans's rugby career ended aged 24 on his tenth appearance for Scotland when ...

(b. 1985), Scottish former international rugby union player * Thomas

Thom Fitzgerald Thomas "Thom" Fitzgerald (born July 8, 1968) is an American-Canadian film and theatre director, screenwriter, playwright and producer. Life Fitzgerald was born and raised in New Rochelle, New York. His parents divorced when he was five years ol ...

(b. 1968), American-Canadian film and theatre director, screenwriter, playwright and producer * Thom Flodqvist (b. 1990), Swedish professional ice hockey player * Thomas

Thom Gimbel Thomas Ellis Gimbel (born November 1, 1959) is an American rock musician and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a member of the rock band Foreigner from 1992 to 1993 and again from 1995 to 2021. Early life Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Gim ...

, (b. 1959) American musician best known as a member of the rock band Foreigner * Thomas

Thom de Graaf Thomas Carolus de Graaf (; born 11 June 1957) is a Dutch politician of the Democrats 66 (D66) party and jurist. He is the Vice-President of the Council of State (Netherlands), Vice-President of the Council of State since 1 November 2018. Early ...

(b. 1957), Dutch jurist and politician, former Deputy Prime Minister (2003-2005) * Thomson

Thom Gunn Thomson William "Thom" Gunn (29 August 1929 – 25 April 2004) was an English poet who was praised for his early verses in England, where he was associated with Movement (literature), The Movement, and his later poetry in America, where he adop ...

(1929–2004), English poet * Thomas

Thom Hartmann Thomas Carl Hartmann (born May 7, 1951) is an American radio personality, author, businessman, and progressivism, progressive pundit, political commentator. Hartmann has been hosting a nationally syndicated radio show, ''The Thom Hartmann Progr ...

(b. 1951), American radio host, author, former psychotherapist, entrepreneur and political commentator * Thom Haye (b. 1995), Dutch-born Indonesian footballer *

Thom Jones Thomas Douglas Jones (January 26, 1945 – October 14, 2016) was an American writer, primarily of short stories. Biography Jones was raised in Aurora, Illinois, where he went to public schools. He went to college at the University of Hawaii, wher ...

(1945–2016), American writer, primarily of short stories * Thomas

Thom Mathews Thomas Mathews (born November 28, 1958) is an American actor best known for his role as Tommy Jarvis in the ''Friday the 13th'' franchise—in particular '' Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives'' (1986)—and Freddy Hanscom in ''The Return of ...

(b. 1958), American actor * Thom Michael Mulligan, American actor *

Thom Noble Thom Noble is a British film editor who won an Academy Award and an ACE Eddie Award for the film ''Witness'' (1985). He was nominated for the Academy Award and the BAFTA Award for Best Editing for the film '' Thelma & Louise'' (1991). In 201 ...

(b. 1936), British film editor * Thom Racina, American television writer and novelist * Thomas

Thom Russo Thomas Russo is an American record producer, composer, mixer and songwriter.Thom Russo ...

(b. 1969), American record producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter * Thomas

Thom Schuyler Thomas James Schuyler (born June 10, 1952) is an American songwriter. Schuyler wrote songs recorded by more than 200 various artists including "16th Avenue" for Lacy J. Dalton, "Love Will Turn You Around" for Kenny Rogers, and "A Long Line of Lov ...

(b. 1952), American songwriter and singer * Thomas

Thom Tillis Thomas Roland Tillis ( ; born August 30, 1960) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from North Carolina, a seat he has held since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Tillis served in the North Carolina House ...

(b. 1960), American politician, Senator from North Carolina * Thomas

Thom Yorke Thomas Edward Yorke (born 7 October 1968) is an English musician who is the vocalist and main songwriter of the rock band Radiohead. He plays guitar, bass, keyboards and other instruments, and is noted for his falsetto. ''Rolling Stone'' desc ...

(b. 1968), English musician, singer and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Radiohead

People with the stage name or pseudonym

Thom Hell Thom Hell (born 19 March 1976) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. His birth name is Thomas Helland. He has released several EPs, albums, and singles. After using his backing band "The Love Connection" (Bjarte Jørgensen, Frank Hammersland, Marte ...

, Norwegian singer-songwriter Thomas Helland (b. 1976) *

Thom Hoffman Thomas Antonius Cornelis Ancion (born 3 March 1957), known by the pseudonym Thom Hoffman, is a Dutch actor and photographer.Note: parts of this article have been translated from the Dutch version of this page. Biography Hoffman acts mainly i ...

, Dutch actor and photographer Thomas Antonius Cornelis Ancion (b. 1957)

Fictional characters

Thom Kallor Thom Kallor is a character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The character has also been known as Star Boy and Starman. Kallor as Star Boy has appeared in various media outside ...

, a DC Comics superhero *

Thom Merrilin ''The Wheel of Time'' is a series of high fantasy novels by American author Robert Jordan, which began with ''The Eye of the World'' in 1990. Jordan wrote the first 11 novels of the series, and the prequel novel '' New Spring'' (2004), before hi ...

, a gleeman in

Robert Jordan James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), better known by his pen name Robert Jordan," Robert Jordan" was the name of the protagonist in the 1940 Hemingway novel ''For Whom the Bell Tolls'', though this is not how the n ...

's book series ''

The Wheel of Time ''The Wheel of Time'' is a series of high fantasy novels by the American author Robert Jordan, with American author Brandon Sanderson as co-writer of the final three installments. Originally planned as a trilogy, ''The Wheel of Time'' came to ...

'' * Thom Pain, the titular protagonist of

Will Eno Will Eno (born 1965) is an American playwright based in Brooklyn, New York. His play, '' Thom Pain (based on nothing)'' was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 2005. His play '' The Realistic Joneses'' appeared on Broadway in 2014, whe ...

's one man play '' Thom Pain (based on nothing)'' * Thom Rainier, a character from the ''

Dragon Age ''Dragon Age'' is a media franchise centered on a series of fantasy role-playing video games created and developed by BioWare, which have seen releases on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation ...

'' video game series