Thomas Sterne
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| Portrayed by James Purefoy | |
| Full Name | Thomas Edmund Sterne |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | Earldom of Essex |
| Date of Birth | August 12, 1784 |
| Father | Henry Sterne (deceased) |
| Father's Rank | Earl of Essex |
| Mother | Margaret Sterne |
| Mother's Rank | Dowager Countess of Essex |
| Town Residence | {{{residence}}} |
| Branch of the Military | Infantry |
| Ship or Regiment | {{{regiment}}} |
| Currently Enlisted? | yes |
| Enlistment Date | 1804 |
| Current or Final Rank (if retired) | Captain |
| Major Engagements | Barrosa (1811) |
Thomas Sterne is the second son of the late Earl of Essex, Henry Sterne. The Dowager Countess of Essex, Margaret Sterne (nee Bertram) is his mother, and he has two siblings: Richard Sterne (the ? Earl of Essex), and Lady Jane Middleton. Thomas is a Captain in the 47th Regiment of Foot.