Thomas Joseph Lee (26 June 1890 - 9 July 1969) was an Australian politician, best known for being the mayor of the City of Rockhampton between 14 April 1930 and 20 April 1936. Despite only serving a total of six years as mayor, Lee's two terms during the interwar period were quite an active period in which he played a pivotal role, with significant cultural developments occurring in the city. This included improvement and advancements in sanitation, healthcare, transport, beautification and entertainment.