The Thieving Magpie (La Gazza Ladra) is a double live album by the British neo-prog band Marillion.

It was named after the introductory piece of classical music the band used before coming on stage during the Clutching at Straws tour 1987–1988, the overture to Rossini's opera La gazza ladra, which translates as "The Thieving Magpie".

However, the double vinyl version does include the first side of the UK number one concept album Misplaced Childhood (1985).

The CD and cassette version includes the full album, as well as the track "Freaks" – originally the b-side to "Lavender", it was used as the lead single for The Thieving Magpie peaking at no.

The inside of the vinyl gatefold sleeve consists of a rather blurred photograph of the band on stage, circa 1986.