Thomas Costello (born 1978) is an Irish hurler who played as a right corner-back for the Tipperary senior team.^[1]

Born in Cappawhite, County Tipperary, Thomas Costello first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2001 league. Costello went on to become a regular member of the team over the next few years, and won one All-Ireland medal, one Munster medal and one National Hurling League medal.^{[citation needed]}

At club level Costello is a three-time divisional medallist with Cappawhite. Captain U21 team to County A title in 1999.^{[citation needed]}

Throughout his career Costello made 17 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 2004 championship.^{[citation needed]}