Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843) was one of the leading French bronze-makers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He became renowned for his finely executed gilt-bronze works, particularly clock cases, ornamental objects and table centrepieces. His workshop supplied prestigious commissions for the French court and the Imperial household under Napoleon I.

Thomire trained as a sculptor and became one of the most prominent French bronze-makers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He established his own workshop in Paris in 1775 and became particularly known for finely chased gilt-bronze objects, including clocks, candelabra, furniture mounts and elaborate table centrepieces. In 1809, Napoleon appointed him ciseleur de l'Empereur.