Tom Purser was a Starfleet officer in the 24th century. In 2353, he was listed as a Starfleet Operational Support Services officer on a directory placard at Starbase 32, Maxia sector. His office was located in room #44398. (TNG: "Violations" , directory) In an unknown, alternate future timeframe, he was listed as an Engineering Division officer on the dedication plaque of the USS Pasteur. (TNG: "All Good Things..." dedication plaque) This character was only mentioned in writing. He was named after construction coordinator Tom Purser.