Charles Inglis Thornton (20 March 1850 – 10 December 1929), nicknamed "Buns", was an English cricketer who played more than 200 first-class matches in the later 19th century, for no fewer than 22 different teams.

[6] He had success in both Eton v Harrow and Oxford v Cambridge matches, then very much part of the London season.

[7] He was considered one of the biggest hitters in cricket, with one shot at Hove in 1876 claimed to have exceeded 160 yards.

[10] Thornton was a member of the Orleans Club, which was founded in 1878, and organised its cricket teams.

He wanted bowlers' run ups limited to 10 yards, and the wearing of leg guards (pads) to be forbidden.