Thomas King Butt (born March 23, 1944) is an American politician and architect and the former mayor of Richmond, California.

His father, Thomas F. Butt, served in the United States Army during World War II and later became a judge in Arkansas.

[3] As an undergraduate, Butt spent summers working for the United States Forest Service in Montana, Hawaii, and San Francisco.

[6] His relationships with other city leaders deteriorated over time, and in 2021, he said "I’m pretty much a lame duck" and indicated that he would exit political life.

[2] Since leaving office, Butt has filed lawsuits against the city of Richmond, Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Vice-Mayor Gayle McLaughlin.