Antonia Laura Thomas (born 3 November 1986) is a British actress. She is best known for her roles as Alisha Daniels in the E4 comedy-drama series Misfits, Evie Douglas in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Lovesick and Claire Browne in the ABC drama series The Good Doctor.
Early life and education Antonia Laura Thomas was born in London in 1986, the daughter of a Jamaican mother, Veronica Thomas, an NHS psychologist, and a British father. She has two older sisters. At age 12, she joined the National Youth Music Theatre, and at age 13 she toured Japan in the musical Pendragon production, alongside Connie Fisher. She attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 2009 with a BA in acting, then joined the National Youth Theatre. Member and Alumni News- This week NYT Alumna Antonia Thomas performed Tipping Point on BBC Four as part of their Snatches: Moments From 100 Years Of Women's Lives series set in 2028.
Career Thomas was cast as Alisha Daniels in Misfits in 2009, one day after leaving Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She confirmed her exit from Misfits in late 2011, stating that she had an "amazing time" on the show. In 2012, she appeared in the music video for the Coldplay song "Charlie Brown".
In 2013, Thomas was in the film Sunshine on Leith, alongside Peter Mullan.
In 2014, she played the role of Evie in the British rom-com TV show Lovesick which aired on Channel 4, then Netflix, for a second series.
In 2015, Thomas was featured in the music video for the Stereophonics' song "C'est La Vie" and narrated the opening and closing lines to the revival of the British children's television series Teletubbies.
In 2017, she began appearing as Claire Browne in the American medical drama The Good Doctor. She left at the end of the fourth season, returning as a guest star for seasons 5 and 7.
As of 2026, she stars in the lead role of Tuppence in the mystery series Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence.
Filmography
Short film Year Title Role Notes 2011 Misfits: Erazer Alisha Daniels 2013 Air Alex 2015 Isla Traena D 2016 Breaking Anna The Works Juliet 2017 Homer Lexi 2020 Freedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet Lucille Hunter Co-writer, executive producer2024Carry The WindMiriamCrooked PlowStorytellerExcept for International Booker Prize2025ScopeAntoniaWinner of Best Thriller at Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2025
Film Year Title Role Notes2012 Eight Minutes Idle Adrienne Spike Island Lisa2013 Sunshine on Leith Yvonne Hello Carter Mischa2014 Northern Soul Angela The Hybrid Steinmann 2015 Survivor Naomi Rosenbaum 2016 FirstBorn Charlie 2017 Rearview Nicky 2021All on a Summer's DayNicky2022AnacoretaAntoniaAlso producer2024BagmanKarina2026PreschoolSarahTBAThe ScurryTBA
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009–2011 Misfits Alisha Daniels Main role; Series 1–3; 21 Episodes 2010 Stanley Park Sadie Television film Maddy 3 Episodes 2012 Homefront Tasha Raveley TV Mini-series; 6 Episodes 2014 Fleming Jazz Singer 2 Episodes Transporter: The Series Ferrara Episode: "The Diva" 2014–2018 Lovesick Evelyn "Evie" Douglas Main role; 22 Episodes2015 The Musketeers Samara 2 episodes The Ark Sabba Television film2015–2018 Teletubbies Narrator/Voice Trumpet (Voice) 120 episodes 2016 The Nightmare Worlds of H. G. Wells Isabel Harringay Episode: "The Devotee of Art" 2017–2022, 2024 The Good Doctor Claire Browne Main role (seasons 1–4,), guest (season 5 & 7); 80 episodes 2018 Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives Leonie Episode: "Tipping Point" 2020 Small Axe Gretl Logan Episode: "Red, White and Blue" 2022 The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Narrator (voice) Episode: "The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse Suspect Maia 8 Episodes Tuca & Bertie(Voice)Episode: "Somebirdy's Getting Married" 2023 Still Up LisaMain role2026Two Weeks in AugustJessMain role 2026 Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence TuppenceLead role
Music videos Year Title Artist(s) Director(s) Ref. 2012 "Charlie Brown" Coldplay Mat Whitecross and Mark Rowbotham 2015 "C'est La Vie" Stereophonics Kelly Jones
Stage Year Title Role Venue2023Shooting Hedda GablerHeddaRose Theatre
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