Sir Thomas Goodrich (also spelled Goodricke; died 10 May 1554) was an English ecclesiastic and statesman who was Bishop of Ely from 1534 until his death.
He was a son of Edward Goodrich of East Kirkby, Lincolnshire[1] and brother of Henry Goodricke of Ribston Hall, North Yorkshire.
[1] Upon the accession of King Edward VI in 1547, the bishop was made a member of the Privy Council of England, and took a conspicuous part in public affairs during the reign.
"[1] He assisted to compile the First Prayer Book of Edward VI, was one of the commissioners for the trial of Bishop Gardiner, and in January 1552, succeeded Richard Rich as Lord High Chancellor.
This office he continued to hold during the 9 days reign of Lady Jane Grey (July 1553); but he made his peace with Queen Mary, conformed to the restored Catholic religion, and, though deprived of the Chancellorship, was allowed to keep his Bishopric until his death.