Tommy Shelby is a fictional character from the British television series Peaky Blinders. He is portrayed by actor Cillian Murphy and serves as the leader of the Shelby family, a gang operating in post-World War I Birmingham, England. Known for his intelligence and strategic thinking, Tommy is a war veteran who uses his experiences to navigate the criminal underworld. Throughout the series, Tommy is depicted as a complex character, balancing his ambitions for power and wealth with his loyalty to family. His character often grapples with the consequences of his actions, making him both a ruthless leader and a deeply troubled individual.