Thomas Armon Pridgen (born November 23, 1983, Alameda County, California, United States) is an American drummer, best known for his role as the drummer of The Mars Volta from October 31, 2006, until October 23, 2009. He is currently the drummer for his own project The Memorials as well as the Los Angeles-based crossover band Suicidal Tendencies. On 14 May 2013, it was officially announced via Twitter that Thomas Pridgen would be joining the California hardcore band, Trash Talk.