Tom Nepanet (fl. 1676), also known as Tom Doublet, was a Christian Nipmuc who took part in King Philip's War. In April 1676, he began working as an emissary between Nipmuc leadership and Massachusetts colonists.[1]
Nepanet was imprisoned on Deer Island, but was respected as an interpreter for the English.[2] The Council of Massachusetts, urged by Daniel Gookin and the family of Mary Rowlandson, sent Nepanet with a letter to King Philip and Sagamore Sam to negotiate the freedom of captives.[3] By May, many of the captives had been released.[2] That month, Nepanet assisted Captain Daniel Henchman with an ambush outside of Lancaster, Massachusetts.[1]
Nepanet married Wunnuhhew, known as Sarah Doublet. He was her third husband. After their release, the two returned to Nashoba. Wunnuhhew outlived Nepanet.[2]