Tom Thornhill (1855 – July 15, 1910) was an English settler and one of the first non-Indigenous residents in the Skeena River Valley, British Columbia.

[3][5][6] He is known for his significant role in early settlement and as a representative of the unique cultural interconnections between European settlers and Indigenous peoples in the late 19th century.

[3] Thornhill's contributions are honoured through various memorials and landmarks: Tom and Eliza's story highlights the intersection of European settler and Indigenous histories in British Columbia.

[3][9][10][11][12] Eliza's significant contributions as a trapper and community member also emphasize the often-overlooked role of Indigenous women in settler history.

[8][12][15] The couple's memory continues to be celebrated as a symbol of the historical ties between Indigenous peoples and settlers in the Skeena Valley.