| Thomas Kruse | |
| Birth Date: | 7 September 1959 |
| Birth Place: | Recklinghausen, West Germany |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Position: | Defender |
| Youthyears1: | 1975–1978 |
| Youthclubs1: | Schalke 04 |
| Years1: | 1978–1988 |
| Caps1: | 262 |
| Goals1: | 6 |
| Clubs1: | Schalke 04 |
| Years2: | 1988–1989 |
| Clubs2: | FC Remscheid |
| Years3: | 1989–1991 |
| Clubs3: | DSC Wanne-Eickel |
| Nationalyears1: | 1979–1980 |
| Nationalteam1: | West Germany U-21 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 1978–1979 |
| Nationalteam2: | West Germany B |
| Nationalcaps2: | 2 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
Thomas Kruse (born 7 September 1959) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender for Schalke 04.[1] He completed 199 matches in the Bundesliga and made 63 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga for the club.