Thomas Thompson (1832 – 21 January 1919) was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.

Thompson was born in Ireland in 1832 where he was entered the grocery trade as a merchant.

[2] In local matters Thompson served as a member of the Road Board, Domain Board and School Committee of Mount Eden.

In 1878 he was elected a member of Auckland City Council, retaining his seat until 1884, also representing the Council on the Auckland Harbour Board.

[5] Thompson died in Mount Eden, Auckland, on 21 January 1919,[2] and was buried at Purewa Cemetery.