Prominent figures associated with Thiksey are primarily spiritual and community leaders who have shaped the region's cultural landscape:
* **Thiksey Rinpoche (Nawang Chamba Stanzin):** The head of the Thiksey Monastery and a highly revered spiritual leader. He is also a former member of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of India's Parliament) and a lifelong advocate for education, healthcare, and cultural preservation in Ladakh.