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)
Thomas, who was listed on various pieces of background artwork, was an inside reference to production staff associate Cari Thomas.