Michael or Mike Thornton may refer to:Michael Thornton (1856–?), United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Michael B. Thornton, United States Tax Court judge Michael E. Thornton, United States Navy SEAL and Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Michael Patrick Thornton, American actor and theater director Mike Thornton (politician), British Liberal Democrat politician and former MP Michael R. Thornton, American actor, director, producer, and jazz singer