David Morrissey stars as DI Tom Thorne in ‘Thorne’, joined by Eddie Marsan as DS Dave Holland and Aidan Gillen as Phil Hendricks in the two-part crime drama series.
Main cast
- DI Tom ThorneDavid MorrisseyMain
- DS Dave HollandEddie MarsanMain
- Phil HendricksAidan GillenMain
Supporting cast
- DCI Peter EvansStephen ReaSupp
- DS Pete WestonNatalie DormerSupp
- Dr. Tom WickhamKevin DoyleSupp
- DCI Alex McNairChristopher SimpsonSupp
- Louise PorterSaskia ReevesSupp
- Anne Marie MulraneyClaire HackettSupp
Guest & voice
- Alison WillettsSandra HuggettGuest
- George HartAlexander MortonGuest
- Sarah MasseyRebecca CooperGuest
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About this cast
Thorne is a British television crime drama series that aired on Sky1 in 2010, adapting Mark Billingham’s novels ‘Sleepyhead’ and ‘Scaredy Cat’. The series follows Detective Inspector Tom Thorne, played by David Morrissey, as he investigates complex murder cases.
FAQs
Who plays DI Tom Thorne in ‘Thorne’?
David Morrissey plays DI Tom Thorne in the 2010 Sky1 series ‘Thorne’.
How many seasons does ‘Thorne’ have?
‘Thorne’ has one season, consisting of two two-part stories adapted from Mark Billingham’s books: ‘Sleepyhead’ and ‘Scaredy Cat’.
Who plays Phil Hendricks in ‘Thorne’?
Aidan Gillen plays the forensic pathologist Phil Hendricks in ‘Thorne’.
Is ‘Thorne’ based on a book?
Yes, ‘Thorne’ is based on the series of novels by Mark Billingham, specifically adapting ‘Sleepyhead’ and ‘Scaredy Cat’.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026