The Thorn Commission was the European Commission that held office from 6 January 1981 until 5 January 1985.

Its President was Gaston Thorn.

With a current economic crisis, it had to speed up enlargement to Greece, Spain and Portugal while making steps towards the Single European Act in 1985.

[1] However, with a period of eurosclerosis, due to economic problems and British vetoing over the Community budget, Thorn was unable to exert his influence to any significant extent.

[2] The colour of the row indicates the approximate political leaning of the office holder using the following scheme: