Thomas or Tom Ryder may refer to: Thomas Philander Ryder (1836–1887), American musician Tom Ryder (rugby union) (born 1985), rugby union player Tom Ryder (baseball) (1863–1935), baseball outfielder Thomas Ryder (actor) (1735–1790), British actor and theatre manager Thomas Ryder (engraver) (1746–1810), English engraver Thomas Ryder (MP), British Member of Parliament for Tiverton borough, 1755-6 Thomas O. Ryder (born 1944), American businessman and executive Tom Ryder (politician) (born 1949), American lawyer and politician in Illinois See also Thomas Rider (disambiguation)