Thomas J. Wright
1950– · American television and film director, artist and set designer
Thomas J. Wright is an American television and film director who also worked as an artist and set designer. Born in 1950, he built most of his career in television, directing episodes of Smallville, One Tree Hill and Firefly, among many other programmes.
His most extensive work was on Chris Carter's Millennium, where he served as a producer and directed 26 of the show's 67 episodes. On film, he directed the 1989 Hulk Hogan vehicle No Holds Barred. As an artist, he created the paintings used in the horror anthology series Night Gallery, a commission that ties him directly to the visual identity of that show.
His later credits include episodes of Castle, Bones, NCIS and Supernatural, reflecting a sustained career across decades, networks and genres. His filmography spans science fiction, mystery and police drama, and shows a versatile professional who moved comfortably between directing, producing and painting.