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Thomas Tudor Tucker | |
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| 3rd Treasurer of the United States | |
| In office December 1, 1801 – May 2, 1828 | |
| President | Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams |
| Preceded by | Samuel Meredith |
| Succeeded by | William Clark |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Gillon |
| Delegate from South Carolina to the Congress of the Confederation | |
| In office November 5, 1787 – October 21, 1788 | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. George's, Dorchester Parish | |
| In office February 28, 1787 – January 5, 1789 | |
| In office January 4, 1785 – January 1, 1787 | |
| In office January 8, 1782 – January 6, 1783 | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. John's, Colleton Parish | |
| In office March 26, 1776 – October 20, 1776 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 25, 1745 St. George's, Bermuda |
| Died | May 2, 1828 (aged 82) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Anti-Administration |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | doctor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1781–1783 |
| Rank | surgeon |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Thomas Tudor Tucker (June 25, 1745 – May 2, 1828) was a Bermuda-born American physician and politician representing Charleston, South Carolina. He was elected from South Carolina in both the Continental Congress and the U.S. House. He later was appointed as Treasurer of the United States and served from 1801 to his death in 1828, establishing a record as the longest-serving Treasurer.