John Thurman may refer to: John Thurman (Scouter) (1911–1985), British Scouter John Thurman (American football) (1900–1976), American football player John E. Thurman (1919–1983), member of the California State Assembly John R. Thurman (1814–1854), U.S. Representative from New York John R. Thurman III (1924–2004), U.S. Army lieutenant general