Thomas Linton Metzger was an American white supremacist, neo-Nazi leader, and Klansman who was a prominent figure in the extremist movement. He founded the White Aryan Resistance (WAR), a white nationalist organization known for its racist and antisemitic propaganda. Metzger pioneered the use of new media, including public-access television and the internet, to spread his message of hate. He faced significant legal consequences for his actions, most notably a multi-million dollar judgment that bankrupted him and his organization for inciting violence.