Pierre Thomas Biography

Pierre Thomas is an American journalist working for ABC NEWS as the senior justice correspondent. He joined the network in November 2000.

Pierre Thomas Education

Thomas joined Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University after finishing his education at Amherst County High School in 1980. In 1984, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. While in college, he interned at WVTF, the university’s radio station in nearby Roanoke, Virginia.

Pierre Thomas Career

Thomas works for ABC NEWS as the senior justice correspondent. He also reports for This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir, Nightline, and other ABC News programs.

Thomas played a crucial role in the network’s coverage of the September 11 terrorist attacks. He continues to cover all aspects of the aftereffects of those attacks. The network’s broadcast of the 9-11 crisis received recognition for its excellence, earning the prestigious Peabody and Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards and an Emmy Award.

Thomas was involved with the “World News Tonight with Peter Jennings” coverage that earned an Edward R. Murrow Best Newscast Award in 2005. He also played a crucial role on the team that received two Murrow Awards in 2012 for the broadcast of the tragic Tucson shooting and the killing of Osama Bin Laden, and in 2014 for ABC’s broadcast that included the Boston Marathon terrorist attacks.

Thomas received the RTDNA John F. Hogan Distinguished Service Award in 2015 for his contributions to journalism and freedom of the press. That same year, he had an exclusive interview with the Attorney General, FBI Director, and Secretary of Homeland Security in less than four months.

Thomas won an Emmy Award as part of team broadcast of the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The Houston Association of Black Journalists honored him with the Pinnacle Award in 2011. That same year, he was the focus of a 60-minute C-SPAN coverage about his career and thoughts on journalism. He was also featured in the American Journalism Review. The National Association of Black Journalists named him the 2012 Journalist of the Year. While reporting for the Washington Post, he led major stories like the Oklahoma City bombing and the FBI’s role at Ruby Ridge.

Early Career;

In 1997, Thomas began serving CNN as the Justice Department correspondent. In this capacity, he broke news on cyber-crime, terrorism, the FBI’s Most Wanted list, the search for Osama bin Laden, and the Justice Department’s participation in the Elian Gonzalez case.

Thomas won the National Council on Crime and Delinquency Pass Award for his article “Beyond Grief and Fear.” That article also earned him two Mort Mintz Investigative Awards. Additionally, he was a finalist for the Livingston Young Journalist Award. He joined the Washington Post in 1987, where he covered local Virginia politics, the court, and police beats in Prince William County and the city of Alexandria.

Thomas joined Metro projects staff in 1991. There, he was a member of a team whose work on illegal gun use in the Washington area made it to the finals of the Pulitzer Prize. He kick-started his career at The Roanoke Times and World-News. He serves as member of the National Association of Black Journalists and is the chair of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

Pierre Thomas Age

Thomas was born in 1962 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States of America, but has not yet disclosed the month he was born. It is, therefore, not known when he celebrates his birthday. He is 64 years old as of 2026.

Pierre Thomas Height

Thomas stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Pierre Thomas Family

Thomas was born to Nathaniel Thomas and Bertha Helen Brown Thomas. He grew up in Monroe, Virginia, with his four older siblings.

Pierre Thomas Wife

Thomas is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of his being in any past relationship with anyone.

Pierre Thomas Net Worth

Thomas has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.

Pierre Thomas Salary

Thomas earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.