Odd Thomas is a fictional character who first appeared in Dean Koontz's 2003 novel of the same name, Odd Thomas. He is a twenty-year-old man who lives in the fictional desert town of Pico Mundo, California, and is able to see the spirits of the dead. He is able to make himself heard to them but they cannot speak to him, although they may make signs or mouth words.

This fact complicates much of the books. The ghost of Elvis Presley was once a constant companion to him, until the end of Brother Odd, at which time Elvis moved on and the ghost of Frank Sinatra became Odd's new companion. Sinatra similarly left at the end of Odd Hours, shortly after an impressive display of poltergeist activity.

Odd's name was originally intended to be "Todd", and his actual name stems from an error on his birth certificate that eventually became permanent. Odd lived at home until he was 16. His mother is a neurotic who refuses responsibility and has a psychotic fixation with handguns.

Odd's father divorced her when Odd was one year old. Odd was reportedly born as Todd Thomas, but Odd's birth certificate was never corrected, and the name stuck. Odd's unique ability to see the dead (among other paranormal gifts) complicates his life and forms the basis of the novels.

When the first novel begins he is a 20 year-old fry cook living in the fictional California town of Pico Mundo. He uses his abilities to aid the lingering spirits who seek him out. The plot of the first novel centers on Odd and his girlfriend Stormy Llewellyn's attempt to prevent a mass murder in his hometown.

Odd successfully minimizes the casualties of the scheme but Stormy is killed, changing the course of Odd's life.

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