Marvell Thomas (born 1941) is an African American keyboardist known for his work in Memphis Soul, and son of the man dubbed "Memphis's other King", Rufus Thomas. His sister Carla Thomas was known as the "Memphis Queen" after her breakthrough hit "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)".Born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, Thomas' studio career started at the age of 17. He was the first piano player to punch the clock at Stax Records.