Thunderbird

Thunderbird is a name used for several unrelated things, including a mythic creature in Indigenous North American cultures, a free software email client, and a long‑running American automobile model from Ford.

In folklore, the Thunderbird is a powerful spiritual being associated with thunder, lightning, and storms. It is described as a giant bird whose wingbeats generate thunder and whose actions shape the weather. In many traditions it is a protector and a symbol of strength.

Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open‑source email and news client produced by the Mozilla Foundation. First released in 2004 as a standalone application, it runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports multiple accounts, message filtering, search, and standards‑based security such as S/MIME and OpenPGP, with a focus on user control and privacy.

The Ford Thunderbird is an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company in two major periods. The first range, from 1955 to 1997, established a line of personal luxury cars that helped popularize the two‑seat grand touring concept. A brief revival followed from 2002 to 2005 before production ended.