Johnathan Dean Thurston (born 25 April 1983 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league
footballer and current captain of the North Queensland Cowboys of the NRL. A two-time Dally M Medal and Wally Lewis medallist,
he has also represented Queensland and Australia. A goal-kicking halfback, Thurston started his career at the Bulldogs with
whom he won the 2004 NRL premiership before moving to the North Queensland Cowboys in 2005.