Thomas is the protagonist. He is about 5 foot 9 in and about 15 or 16 years old has he stated "I am one of the older boys and around one of the tallest", he has brown or black hair with blue eyes. Thomas is described as ugly "shuck face" by some "gladers" but I don’t think he is, Thomas is really quiet saying "I feel strange and I don’t want to talk to anyone", brave "You think if you step outside that glade it makes you a hero", and he has great work ethic.