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Roger Thornton (???? - 1429) rose from humble beginnings to become an immensley wealthy Newcastle merchant and the town's Mayor. As an MP for Newcastle in 1400 he secured immunity for the burgesses of the town from the Sheriff of Northumberland, a key moment in the town's history.

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