James Kay Thomas (February 23, 1902 – May 23, 1989) was a lawyer from Charleston who was once West Virginia Attorney General.

Thomas was a prominent end for the Washington & Lee Generals football team of Washington & Lee University.

He stood 5 feet 10 inches and weighed 160 pounds.

[1][2] Thomas was West Virginia Attorney General from 1942 to 1945.

Before this he served five consecutive terms in the House of Delegates.