| Thomas Powell | |
| Birth Date: | 6 January 1779[1] |
| Birth Place: | Monmouth, Wales |
| Death Place: | Newport, Wales |
| Occupation: | Coal mine owner |
| Years Active: | 18291863 |
Thomas Powell (1779–1863) was a Welsh coal mine owner who between 1829 and his death became one of the most successful. By 1862 he owned 16 mines which together produced over 700,000 tons of coal, making them some of the richest sources in the world.[2] His company has now evolved into PD Ports.