Jiří Tlustý is a former Czech professional hockey forward. For many years he played in the North American National Hockey League (NHL), where he wore jerseys of the Carolina Huricanes, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Winnipeg Jets and the New Jersey Devils. He played a total of 576 matches in his senior career for the NHL, ELH and AHL and scored 297 points.

After completing his active career in 2018, he is now actively involved in the training of players of all ages in HDC Czech Republic. He specializes in individual gaming activities.