Henry Thompson Nicholas III (born 1959) is an American businessman who is a co-founder of Broadcom Corporation, and former co-chairman of its board, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of the company.

As of December 2024[update], Nicholas is the 99th wealthiest person in the world according to Forbes billionaire's list with a net worth of US$20.0 billion.

[9][10] In 2008, the Nicholas Academic Center was opened in downtown Santa Ana, California, in partnership with retired Orange County judge Jack Mandel, on whose program the schools are based.

[13] Nicholas has financially supported South Coast Repertory, the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, and Orange County Performing Arts Center.

[17] In April 2008, he admitted himself to an alcohol rehabilitation program of the Betty Ford Center and completed his treatment at Cliffside Malibu.

[22][23] Judge Cormac J. Carney threw out the stock fraud and options backdating charges in December 2009.

[25] The judge, in dismissing the charges, accused the prosecution of a "shameful" campaign of witness intimidation aimed at securing unjustified convictions.

In exchange, the prosecution dismissed five more-serious drug trafficking charges and did not seek a prison sentence.