---
title: init()
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: foundation/thread/init()
---

# init()

Returns an initialized NSThread object.

## Declaration

```swift
init()
```

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized NSThread object.

## Discussion

Discussion This is the designated initializer for NSThread.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [Threading Programming Guide](apple-archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/Multithreading/Introduction.md)
- [start()](foundation/thread/start().md)

### Initializing an NSThread Object

- [init(target:selector:object:)](foundation/thread/init(target:selector:object:).md)