Thomas Gurney (knight)

Thomas (de) Gurney (died before 7 July 1333) was a 14th-century English knight. Born into a modest noble family, he faithfully served successively Maurice de Berkeley, 2nd Baron Berkeley, and then Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, both influential lords with a strong presence in the Welsh Marches. In this capacity, he participated in Mortimer's unsuccessful rebellion against King Edward II in 1322 and was imprisoned by the king for two years before being released after paying a fine.

Thomas Gurney's role increased in 1327 when he was appointed by Roger Mortimer as Edward II's jailer after his deposition. He was subsequently alleged to be one of the murderers of Edward II due to the latter's mysterious death after a few months of captivity. In this capacity, Gurney was condemned for regicide by King Edward III shortly after Mortimer's execution in 1330. Fleeing to the continent, Gurney was arrested by royal officers and died while being extradited to England in 1333.

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