Thomas Fowler is a fictional character from the novel "The Quiet American," written by Graham Greene. He is a British journalist living in Vietnam during the early 1950s, a time marked by political turmoil and the struggle for independence from colonial rule. Fowler is portrayed as a cynical observer of the events around him, often reflecting on the complexities of war and morality. Throughout the story, Fowler becomes entangled in a love triangle involving Phuong, a Vietnamese woman, and Pyle, an idealistic American. His interactions with these characters highlight the cultural and ideological clashes of the time, as well as Fowler's internal conflicts regarding his role in the unfolding political landscape.