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Thomas Hall was the cook aboard the ill-fated H.M.S. Bounty when it sailed on 28 Nov 1787 from Portsmouth Harbor, in England, en route to Tahiti and it's unique historical notoriety. He is one of the least known members of the crew, and the only crewmember who does not appear on the Bounty's published complement (crew listing). Unlike so many of his crewmates, Hall was not physically described by Lieutenant Bligh, nor does he appear to have gotten into any trouble with his Commander on the voyage.

The quantity of food on the Bounty was one of the biggest bones of contention. A number of riots broke out as various crewmembers attempted to steal food from the galley. One one of the few occasions he is mentioned in any of the narratives, Hall had two ribs broken while defending his supplies from raiders.

He took no part whatsoever in the mutiny, which occurred on 28 Apr 1789, and sailed with Bligh in the Launch. During that voyage, he appears to have sided with Bligh in the constant bickering that went on between the commander and his sailing master, John Fryer.

Soon after the Launch successfully completed its historic voyage to Timor (13 Jun), he was taken ill with the flux. By the time the Launch reached Batavia (1 Oct), he was in very poor condition. Bligh obtained leave for him to be sent to the country hospital there. Nine days later, on 10 Oct 1789, Bligh received word that he had died.