Thomas Sutpen is a fictional character from William Faulkner's novel, "Absalom, Absalom!" He is a complex figure, known for his ambition and ruthless pursuit of wealth and social status in the American South during the 19th century. Sutpen builds a plantation called Sutpen's Hundred, which becomes a symbol of his aspirations and the tragic consequences of his actions. Sutpen's life is marked by personal and familial conflicts, including his relationships with his children, Henry and Judith. His story reflects themes of race, class, and the destructive nature of the American Dream, illustrating the moral ambiguities of his character and the society he inhabits.