---
name: "SDL_KillThread"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "libsdl1.2-dev"
version: "1.2.15+dfsg2-8"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/SDL_KillThread"
---

# SDL\_KillThread(3)

Gracelessly terminates the thread.

## NAME

SDL\_KillThread - Gracelessly terminates the thread.

## SYNOPSIS

**#include "SDL.h"** **#include "SDL\_thread.h"**

**void SDL\_KillThread**(**SDL\_Thread \*thread**);

## DESCRIPTION

**SDL\_KillThread** gracelessly terminates the thread associated with **thread**. If possible, you should use some other form of IPC to signal the thread to quit.

## SEE ALSO

**SDL\_CreateThread**, **SDL\_WaitThread**