Cari L. Thomas was a Starfleet captain in the 24th century.

In 2353, Thomas was listed on a directory placard as having an office in room 45244 on Starbase 32. (TNG: "Violations")

Thomas was part of the Engineering Group which helped design and construct the starship USS Enterprise-D. Her name was listed on the dedication plaque of that vessel when it was commissioned in 2363. (Star Trek: The Next Generation set artwork)