Thomas Höppener (1988) is a Dutch actor and theatre maker, trained at the Amsterdam School of Drama and Cabaret Academy. He graduated in 2011.

Immediately after graduating, he co-founded the theatre collective DE HOLLANDERS . Together, they developed new theatre and musical theatre productions in collaboration with leading writers such as Arnon Grunberg, Arthur Japin, Adriaan van Dis, and Spinvis. As an actor, he appeared in a wide range of theatre productions.

His long-standing collaboration with Jan Hulst and Kasper Tarenskeen proved to be highly productive. At Frascati and later at Theater Oostpool, they built a substantial body of work known for its contemporary and distinctive style, including performances such as SCHEEPSHORECA, BUUT DE NADERENDE DOOD, DE ILIAS, and KOMT GOED.

In addition to his theatre work, he played various roles in the popular YouTube sketches and web series by JOARDYFILM, and made a strong impression with his supporting role in the film DE LIBI, for which he won a Golden Calf award. He was also nominated for a Golden Calf for Best Leading Role for his performance in the award-winning drama series RAMPVLUCHT (KRO-NCRV). In 2024, he starred in the lead role of the TV film PROJECT HERBERT (IJswater Films).

Recently Thomas appeared in the Toneelschuur production HEDDA and A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD