Mathew Thomas was born on 16 October 2002 and he made his recognition in 2019 from the movie Kumbalangi Nights. The 16-year old kid form Thiruvamkulam, Ernakulam, joined Gregorian Public School, Kochi after, which he auditioned for Kumbalangi Nights as Franky Napoleon.

Mathew also went to Bahrain while his parents were there for a temporary purpose. His parents, namely Biju John Thuruthiyil and Susan(works as a civil engineer and maths teacher respectively), supported his talent and inspired him to go on with his career. He also has an elder brother named John Thomas.

After the commercial success of Kumbalangi Nights, his casting was as a lead in Thanneeer Mathan Dinangal as Jaison. He also has a part in the movie that was released in the year 2020 named Anjaam Pathiraa. Thanneeer Mathan Dinangal was a movie that gave huge recognition to Mathew. In an interview, he spills beans about his practice before Kumbalangi Nights such as swimming, playing football, rowing, an even acting in front of a camera for six months.