1994–1998: Early years and debut album

In 1994, Thomas signed with EMI-Capitol.^[12] In 1995, at the age of 13, Thomas recorded her debut album Lynda,^[3] which was officially released in early 1996. It contained the singles "Inseparables" and "Gira Que Gira",^[16] which became the commercial breakout of the album.^[17] Soon after, Thomas released the single "Blue Jeans".^[18][19] She continued her studies during her early career.^[20] She also released the single "El Amor No Tiene Edad" (Love Has No Age).^[21] At the age of 14, she received the "Revelation Artist" award by Televisa.^[22]

In 1997, at the age of 15, Thomas released the album, Un Grito En El Corazón.^[23] the first single taken from the album was "Dile" (Tell Him). Thomas was commissioned to record the music for the 1997 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tour through the Americas, and performed live on selected dates.^[24][25][26] In December 1997, Thomas released a dance version of Jingle Bells.^[27][28]

Later, in January 1998, she was involved in a homage to Pope John Paul II alongside other singers, the song was "Pescador Juan Pablo II", and received the Medal of Merit from Vatican.^[29][30]

1998–2000: Independencia

In early 1998, Thomas moved to Los Angeles, California, to begin recording Mi Día de la Independencia, alongside her producers Carlos Lara and Vinnie Colaiuta, it was finished recording in late 1998; the album was released around the world in early 1999, as Thomas turned 17.^[12][31] Thomas first released the single "No Quiero Verte", (I Don't Wanna See You), an alternative rock track. ^[32] Her second physical single was "Maldita Timidez" (Damn Shyness), it was her second consecutive Ibero-American No. 1 of 1999; the music video, which featured actor Héctor Arredondo in his first professional acting work.^[33][34] "Corazón Perdido" (Lost Heart), was the last single from the 1990s released by Thomas.^[35] Subsequently, in early 2000, the musician released officially the acoustic ballad "Ahí Estaré" (I'll Be There); first, the studio version won significant airplay on the radio in 1999.^[36] She also worked for the TV ad campaign of Sabritas snacks company, with an adaptation of her successful single "Corazón Perdido".^[37]

In July 2000, Thomas released the song "A 1000 X Hora" (A Thousand Per Hour) in 12" inch and EP formats; it was written by Thomas about her eating and mental disorders;^[38] She recorded the title track for the telenovela Primer Amor: A mil por hora.^[39][40] Thomas also performed at the 2000 Chilean telethon, held at Estadio Nacional in Santiago de Chile.^[41][42]

2001–2002: Polen

In April 2001,^[7] Thomas released the last album in her career, "Polen", when she was 19 years old.^[43][44] Before the official release of Polen, on Sunday, February 25, 2001, Thomas performed 3 songs at Festival de Viña Del Mar held in Chile.^[45][46] The first single taken from Polen was the alternative track "Lo Mejor de Mí" (The Best Of Me).^[47][48] Meanwhile, Thomas hosted alongside Colombian rock-singer Juanes in the first original edition of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Latin America, held in Santa Monica, California, in 2001.^[49]

2002–present: Retirement

In May 2002, Thomas retired from music and public life.^[4][54][55] She provided backing vocals for other singers including RBD, Kudai and Eme 15.^[56][57]

Sudden absence from public life

From 2002 to April 2018, she was absent from the public eye. On April 19, 2018, she made her first post on her new Twitter account, @LyndaThomasOf, briefly addressing her extended absence. On April 24, she posted a video going into detail. She is now a mother to a boy named Noah, and she married her songwriter Carlos Lara, who previously was the husband of her sister Alissa Rosangel.^[58][9][59]

Studio albums / Singles

Reissues

Extended plays