Walter Thornton

Walter Alfred Thornton (23 February 1858 – 2 February 1915), born Walter Alfred Lee, was an English cricketer active in first-class cricket from 1879 to 1883.

Born to Margaret James and Richard Napoleon Lee at Kensington, Middlesex, Thornton was the third of three brothers. Both his brothers, Richard and Albert played first-class cricket for Kent County Cricket Club. He was educated at Winchester College, where he played for the college cricket team between 1874 and 1876, captaining the team in his final year at school.

Thornton played first-class cricket for the university until 1882, making 22 appearances. He was made a lieutenant in the Devonshire Regiment in 1883. He died at Blakedown, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire on 2 February 1915. His grandfather was the millionaire Richard Thornton.