diff --git a/src/client/components/CandidateCard.tsx b/src/client/components/CandidateCard.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..40223b3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/client/components/CandidateCard.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+import { formatWeight, formatPrice } from "../lib/formatters";
+import { useUIStore } from "../stores/uiStore";
+
+interface CandidateCardProps {
+  id: number;
+  name: string;
+  weightGrams: number | null;
+  priceCents: number | null;
+  categoryName: string;
+  categoryEmoji: string;
+  imageFilename: string | null;
+  threadId: number;
+  isActive: boolean;
+}
+
+export function CandidateCard({
+  id,
+  name,
+  weightGrams,
+  priceCents,
+  categoryName,
+  categoryEmoji,
+  imageFilename,
+  threadId,
+  isActive,
+}: CandidateCardProps) {
+  const openCandidateEditPanel = useUIStore((s) => s.openCandidateEditPanel);
+  const openConfirmDeleteCandidate = useUIStore(
+    (s) => s.openConfirmDeleteCandidate,
+  );
+  const openResolveDialog = useUIStore((s) => s.openResolveDialog);
+
+  return (
+    <div className="bg-white rounded-xl border border-gray-100 hover:border-gray-200 hover:shadow-sm transition-all overflow-hidden">
+      {imageFilename && (
+        <div className="aspect-[4/3] bg-gray-50">
+          <img
+            src={`/uploads/${imageFilename}`}
+            alt={name}
+            className="w-full h-full object-cover"
+          />
+        </div>
+      )}
+      <div className="p-4">
+        <h3 className="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2 truncate">
+          {name}
+        </h3>
+        <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-1.5 mb-3">
+          {weightGrams != null && (
+            <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-blue-50 text-blue-700">
+              {formatWeight(weightGrams)}
+            </span>
+          )}
+          {priceCents != null && (
+            <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-green-50 text-green-700">
+              {formatPrice(priceCents)}
+            </span>
+          )}
+          <span className="inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium bg-gray-50 text-gray-600">
+            {categoryEmoji} {categoryName}
+          </span>
+        </div>
+        <div className="flex gap-2">
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={() => openCandidateEditPanel(id)}
+            className="text-xs text-gray-500 hover:text-blue-600 transition-colors"
+          >
+            Edit
+          </button>
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={() => openConfirmDeleteCandidate(id)}
+            className="text-xs text-gray-500 hover:text-red-600 transition-colors"
+          >
+            Delete
+          </button>
+          {isActive && (
+            <button
+              type="button"
+              onClick={() => openResolveDialog(threadId, id)}
+              className="ml-auto text-xs font-medium text-amber-600 hover:text-amber-700 transition-colors"
+            >
+              Pick Winner
+            </button>
+          )}
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/client/components/CandidateForm.tsx b/src/client/components/CandidateForm.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c0b2ad5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/client/components/CandidateForm.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,290 @@
+import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
+import {
+  useCreateCandidate,
+  useUpdateCandidate,
+} from "../hooks/useCandidates";
+import { useThread } from "../hooks/useThreads";
+import { useUIStore } from "../stores/uiStore";
+import { CategoryPicker } from "./CategoryPicker";
+import { ImageUpload } from "./ImageUpload";
+
+interface CandidateFormProps {
+  mode: "add" | "edit";
+  threadId: number;
+  candidateId?: number | null;
+}
+
+interface FormData {
+  name: string;
+  weightGrams: string;
+  priceDollars: string;
+  categoryId: number;
+  notes: string;
+  productUrl: string;
+  imageFilename: string | null;
+}
+
+const INITIAL_FORM: FormData = {
+  name: "",
+  weightGrams: "",
+  priceDollars: "",
+  categoryId: 1,
+  notes: "",
+  productUrl: "",
+  imageFilename: null,
+};
+
+export function CandidateForm({
+  mode,
+  threadId,
+  candidateId,
+}: CandidateFormProps) {
+  const { data: thread } = useThread(threadId);
+  const createCandidate = useCreateCandidate(threadId);
+  const updateCandidate = useUpdateCandidate(threadId);
+  const closeCandidatePanel = useUIStore((s) => s.closeCandidatePanel);
+
+  const [form, setForm] = useState<FormData>(INITIAL_FORM);
+  const [errors, setErrors] = useState<Record<string, string>>({});
+
+  // Pre-fill form when editing
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (mode === "edit" && candidateId != null && thread?.candidates) {
+      const candidate = thread.candidates.find((c) => c.id === candidateId);
+      if (candidate) {
+        setForm({
+          name: candidate.name,
+          weightGrams:
+            candidate.weightGrams != null ? String(candidate.weightGrams) : "",
+          priceDollars:
+            candidate.priceCents != null
+              ? (candidate.priceCents / 100).toFixed(2)
+              : "",
+          categoryId: candidate.categoryId,
+          notes: candidate.notes ?? "",
+          productUrl: candidate.productUrl ?? "",
+          imageFilename: candidate.imageFilename,
+        });
+      }
+    } else if (mode === "add") {
+      setForm(INITIAL_FORM);
+    }
+  }, [mode, candidateId, thread?.candidates]);
+
+  function validate(): boolean {
+    const newErrors: Record<string, string> = {};
+    if (!form.name.trim()) {
+      newErrors.name = "Name is required";
+    }
+    if (
+      form.weightGrams &&
+      (isNaN(Number(form.weightGrams)) || Number(form.weightGrams) < 0)
+    ) {
+      newErrors.weightGrams = "Must be a positive number";
+    }
+    if (
+      form.priceDollars &&
+      (isNaN(Number(form.priceDollars)) || Number(form.priceDollars) < 0)
+    ) {
+      newErrors.priceDollars = "Must be a positive number";
+    }
+    if (
+      form.productUrl &&
+      form.productUrl.trim() !== "" &&
+      !form.productUrl.match(/^https?:\/\//)
+    ) {
+      newErrors.productUrl = "Must be a valid URL (https://...)";
+    }
+    setErrors(newErrors);
+    return Object.keys(newErrors).length === 0;
+  }
+
+  function handleSubmit(e: React.FormEvent) {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    if (!validate()) return;
+
+    const payload = {
+      name: form.name.trim(),
+      weightGrams: form.weightGrams ? Number(form.weightGrams) : undefined,
+      priceCents: form.priceDollars
+        ? Math.round(Number(form.priceDollars) * 100)
+        : undefined,
+      categoryId: form.categoryId,
+      notes: form.notes.trim() || undefined,
+      productUrl: form.productUrl.trim() || undefined,
+      imageFilename: form.imageFilename ?? undefined,
+    };
+
+    if (mode === "add") {
+      createCandidate.mutate(payload, {
+        onSuccess: () => {
+          setForm(INITIAL_FORM);
+          closeCandidatePanel();
+        },
+      });
+    } else if (candidateId != null) {
+      updateCandidate.mutate(
+        { candidateId, ...payload },
+        { onSuccess: () => closeCandidatePanel() },
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  const isPending = createCandidate.isPending || updateCandidate.isPending;
+
+  return (
+    <form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="space-y-5">
+      {/* Name */}
+      <div>
+        <label
+          htmlFor="candidate-name"
+          className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1"
+        >
+          Name *
+        </label>
+        <input
+          id="candidate-name"
+          type="text"
+          value={form.name}
+          onChange={(e) => setForm((f) => ({ ...f, name: e.target.value }))}
+          className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-gray-200 rounded-lg text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent"
+          placeholder="e.g. Osprey Talon 22"
+          autoFocus
+        />
+        {errors.name && (
+          <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500">{errors.name}</p>
+        )}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Weight */}
+      <div>
+        <label
+          htmlFor="candidate-weight"
+          className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1"
+        >
+          Weight (g)
+        </label>
+        <input
+          id="candidate-weight"
+          type="number"
+          min="0"
+          step="any"
+          value={form.weightGrams}
+          onChange={(e) =>
+            setForm((f) => ({ ...f, weightGrams: e.target.value }))
+          }
+          className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-gray-200 rounded-lg text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent"
+          placeholder="e.g. 680"
+        />
+        {errors.weightGrams && (
+          <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500">{errors.weightGrams}</p>
+        )}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Price */}
+      <div>
+        <label
+          htmlFor="candidate-price"
+          className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1"
+        >
+          Price ($)
+        </label>
+        <input
+          id="candidate-price"
+          type="number"
+          min="0"
+          step="0.01"
+          value={form.priceDollars}
+          onChange={(e) =>
+            setForm((f) => ({ ...f, priceDollars: e.target.value }))
+          }
+          className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-gray-200 rounded-lg text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent"
+          placeholder="e.g. 129.99"
+        />
+        {errors.priceDollars && (
+          <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500">{errors.priceDollars}</p>
+        )}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Category */}
+      <div>
+        <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">
+          Category
+        </label>
+        <CategoryPicker
+          value={form.categoryId}
+          onChange={(id) => setForm((f) => ({ ...f, categoryId: id }))}
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Notes */}
+      <div>
+        <label
+          htmlFor="candidate-notes"
+          className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1"
+        >
+          Notes
+        </label>
+        <textarea
+          id="candidate-notes"
+          value={form.notes}
+          onChange={(e) => setForm((f) => ({ ...f, notes: e.target.value }))}
+          rows={3}
+          className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-gray-200 rounded-lg text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent resize-none"
+          placeholder="Any additional notes..."
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Product Link */}
+      <div>
+        <label
+          htmlFor="candidate-url"
+          className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1"
+        >
+          Product Link
+        </label>
+        <input
+          id="candidate-url"
+          type="url"
+          value={form.productUrl}
+          onChange={(e) =>
+            setForm((f) => ({ ...f, productUrl: e.target.value }))
+          }
+          className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-gray-200 rounded-lg text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent"
+          placeholder="https://..."
+        />
+        {errors.productUrl && (
+          <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500">{errors.productUrl}</p>
+        )}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Image */}
+      <div>
+        <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">
+          Image
+        </label>
+        <ImageUpload
+          value={form.imageFilename}
+          onChange={(filename) =>
+            setForm((f) => ({ ...f, imageFilename: filename }))
+          }
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Actions */}
+      <div className="flex gap-3 pt-2">
+        <button
+          type="submit"
+          disabled={isPending}
+          className="flex-1 py-2.5 px-4 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:opacity-50 text-white text-sm font-medium rounded-lg transition-colors"
+        >
+          {isPending
+            ? "Saving..."
+            : mode === "add"
+              ? "Add Candidate"
+              : "Save Changes"}
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    </form>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/client/routes/__root.tsx b/src/client/routes/__root.tsx
index 108b8f1..9ff45f3 100644
--- a/src/client/routes/__root.tsx
+++ b/src/client/routes/__root.tsx
@@ -1,24 +1,54 @@
 import { useState } from "react";
-import { createRootRoute, Outlet } from "@tanstack/react-router";
+import {
+  createRootRoute,
+  Outlet,
+  useMatchRoute,
+  useNavigate,
+} from "@tanstack/react-router";
 import "../app.css";
 import { TotalsBar } from "../components/TotalsBar";
 import { SlideOutPanel } from "../components/SlideOutPanel";
 import { ItemForm } from "../components/ItemForm";
+import { CandidateForm } from "../components/CandidateForm";
 import { ConfirmDialog } from "../components/ConfirmDialog";
 import { OnboardingWizard } from "../components/OnboardingWizard";
 import { useUIStore } from "../stores/uiStore";
 import { useOnboardingComplete } from "../hooks/useSettings";
+import { useThread, useResolveThread } from "../hooks/useThreads";
+import { useDeleteCandidate } from "../hooks/useCandidates";
 
 export const Route = createRootRoute({
   component: RootLayout,
 });
 
 function RootLayout() {
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
+
+  // Item panel state
   const panelMode = useUIStore((s) => s.panelMode);
   const editingItemId = useUIStore((s) => s.editingItemId);
   const openAddPanel = useUIStore((s) => s.openAddPanel);
   const closePanel = useUIStore((s) => s.closePanel);
 
+  // Candidate panel state
+  const candidatePanelMode = useUIStore((s) => s.candidatePanelMode);
+  const editingCandidateId = useUIStore((s) => s.editingCandidateId);
+  const closeCandidatePanel = useUIStore((s) => s.closeCandidatePanel);
+
+  // Candidate delete state
+  const confirmDeleteCandidateId = useUIStore(
+    (s) => s.confirmDeleteCandidateId,
+  );
+  const closeConfirmDeleteCandidate = useUIStore(
+    (s) => s.closeConfirmDeleteCandidate,
+  );
+
+  // Resolution dialog state
+  const resolveThreadId = useUIStore((s) => s.resolveThreadId);
+  const resolveCandidateId = useUIStore((s) => s.resolveCandidateId);
+  const closeResolveDialog = useUIStore((s) => s.closeResolveDialog);
+
+  // Onboarding
   const { data: onboardingComplete, isLoading: onboardingLoading } =
     useOnboardingComplete();
   const [wizardDismissed, setWizardDismissed] = useState(false);
@@ -26,7 +56,16 @@ function RootLayout() {
   const showWizard =
     !onboardingLoading && onboardingComplete !== "true" && !wizardDismissed;
 
-  const isOpen = panelMode !== "closed";
+  const isItemPanelOpen = panelMode !== "closed";
+  const isCandidatePanelOpen = candidatePanelMode !== "closed";
+
+  // Detect if we're on a thread detail page to get the threadId for candidate forms
+  const matchRoute = useMatchRoute();
+  const threadMatch = matchRoute({
+    to: "/threads/$threadId",
+    fuzzy: true,
+  }) as { threadId?: string } | false;
+  const currentThreadId = threadMatch ? Number(threadMatch.threadId) : null;
 
   // Show a minimal loading state while checking onboarding status
   if (onboardingLoading) {
@@ -42,9 +81,9 @@ function RootLayout() {
       <TotalsBar />
       <Outlet />
 
-      {/* Slide-out Panel */}
+      {/* Item Slide-out Panel */}
       <SlideOutPanel
-        isOpen={isOpen}
+        isOpen={isItemPanelOpen}
         onClose={closePanel}
         title={panelMode === "add" ? "Add Item" : "Edit Item"}
       >
@@ -54,30 +93,76 @@ function RootLayout() {
         )}
       </SlideOutPanel>
 
-      {/* Confirm Delete Dialog */}
+      {/* Candidate Slide-out Panel */}
+      {currentThreadId != null && (
+        <SlideOutPanel
+          isOpen={isCandidatePanelOpen}
+          onClose={closeCandidatePanel}
+          title={
+            candidatePanelMode === "add" ? "Add Candidate" : "Edit Candidate"
+          }
+        >
+          {candidatePanelMode === "add" && (
+            <CandidateForm mode="add" threadId={currentThreadId} />
+          )}
+          {candidatePanelMode === "edit" && (
+            <CandidateForm
+              mode="edit"
+              threadId={currentThreadId}
+              candidateId={editingCandidateId}
+            />
+          )}
+        </SlideOutPanel>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Item Confirm Delete Dialog */}
       <ConfirmDialog />
 
-      {/* Floating Add Button */}
-      <button
-        type="button"
-        onClick={openAddPanel}
-        className="fixed bottom-6 right-6 z-20 w-14 h-14 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white rounded-full shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all flex items-center justify-center"
-        title="Add new item"
-      >
-        <svg
-          className="w-6 h-6"
-          fill="none"
-          stroke="currentColor"
-          viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+      {/* Candidate Delete Confirm Dialog */}
+      {confirmDeleteCandidateId != null && currentThreadId != null && (
+        <CandidateDeleteDialog
+          candidateId={confirmDeleteCandidateId}
+          threadId={currentThreadId}
+          onClose={closeConfirmDeleteCandidate}
+        />
+      )}
+
+      {/* Resolution Confirm Dialog */}
+      {resolveThreadId != null && resolveCandidateId != null && (
+        <ResolveDialog
+          threadId={resolveThreadId}
+          candidateId={resolveCandidateId}
+          onClose={closeResolveDialog}
+          onResolved={() => {
+            closeResolveDialog();
+            navigate({ to: "/", search: { tab: "planning" } });
+          }}
+        />
+      )}
+
+      {/* Floating Add Button - only on gear tab */}
+      {!threadMatch && (
+        <button
+          type="button"
+          onClick={openAddPanel}
+          className="fixed bottom-6 right-6 z-20 w-14 h-14 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white rounded-full shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all flex items-center justify-center"
+          title="Add new item"
         >
-          <path
-            strokeLinecap="round"
-            strokeLinejoin="round"
-            strokeWidth={2}
-            d="M12 4v16m8-8H4"
-          />
-        </svg>
-      </button>
+          <svg
+            className="w-6 h-6"
+            fill="none"
+            stroke="currentColor"
+            viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+          >
+            <path
+              strokeLinecap="round"
+              strokeLinejoin="round"
+              strokeWidth={2}
+              d="M12 4v16m8-8H4"
+            />
+          </svg>
+        </button>
+      )}
 
       {/* Onboarding Wizard */}
       {showWizard && (
@@ -86,3 +171,125 @@ function RootLayout() {
     </div>
   );
 }
+
+function CandidateDeleteDialog({
+  candidateId,
+  threadId,
+  onClose,
+}: {
+  candidateId: number;
+  threadId: number;
+  onClose: () => void;
+}) {
+  const deleteCandidate = useDeleteCandidate(threadId);
+  const { data: thread } = useThread(threadId);
+  const candidate = thread?.candidates.find((c) => c.id === candidateId);
+  const candidateName = candidate?.name ?? "this candidate";
+
+  function handleDelete() {
+    deleteCandidate.mutate(candidateId, {
+      onSuccess: () => onClose(),
+    });
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div
+        className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/30"
+        onClick={onClose}
+        onKeyDown={(e) => {
+          if (e.key === "Escape") onClose();
+        }}
+      />
+      <div className="relative bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-6 max-w-sm mx-4 w-full">
+        <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2">
+          Delete Candidate
+        </h3>
+        <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 mb-6">
+          Are you sure you want to delete{" "}
+          <span className="font-medium">{candidateName}</span>? This action
+          cannot be undone.
+        </p>
+        <div className="flex justify-end gap-3">
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={onClose}
+            className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 bg-gray-100 hover:bg-gray-200 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+          >
+            Cancel
+          </button>
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={handleDelete}
+            disabled={deleteCandidate.isPending}
+            className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium text-white bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 disabled:opacity-50 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+          >
+            {deleteCandidate.isPending ? "Deleting..." : "Delete"}
+          </button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+function ResolveDialog({
+  threadId,
+  candidateId,
+  onClose,
+  onResolved,
+}: {
+  threadId: number;
+  candidateId: number;
+  onClose: () => void;
+  onResolved: () => void;
+}) {
+  const resolveThread = useResolveThread();
+  const { data: thread } = useThread(threadId);
+  const candidate = thread?.candidates.find((c) => c.id === candidateId);
+  const candidateName = candidate?.name ?? "this candidate";
+
+  function handleResolve() {
+    resolveThread.mutate(
+      { threadId, candidateId },
+      { onSuccess: () => onResolved() },
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center">
+      <div
+        className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/30"
+        onClick={onClose}
+        onKeyDown={(e) => {
+          if (e.key === "Escape") onClose();
+        }}
+      />
+      <div className="relative bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-6 max-w-sm mx-4 w-full">
+        <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2">
+          Pick Winner
+        </h3>
+        <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 mb-6">
+          Pick <span className="font-medium">{candidateName}</span> as the
+          winner? This will add it to your collection and archive the thread.
+        </p>
+        <div className="flex justify-end gap-3">
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={onClose}
+            className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 bg-gray-100 hover:bg-gray-200 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+          >
+            Cancel
+          </button>
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={handleResolve}
+            disabled={resolveThread.isPending}
+            className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium text-white bg-amber-600 hover:bg-amber-700 disabled:opacity-50 rounded-lg transition-colors"
+          >
+            {resolveThread.isPending ? "Resolving..." : "Pick Winner"}
+          </button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/client/routes/threads/$threadId.tsx b/src/client/routes/threads/$threadId.tsx
index 8f88d39..11313b6 100644
--- a/src/client/routes/threads/$threadId.tsx
+++ b/src/client/routes/threads/$threadId.tsx
@@ -1,15 +1,147 @@
-import { createFileRoute } from "@tanstack/react-router";
+import { createFileRoute, Link } from "@tanstack/react-router";
+import { useThread } from "../../hooks/useThreads";
+import { CandidateCard } from "../../components/CandidateCard";
+import { useUIStore } from "../../stores/uiStore";
 
 export const Route = createFileRoute("/threads/$threadId")({
   component: ThreadDetailPage,
 });
 
 function ThreadDetailPage() {
-  const { threadId } = Route.useParams();
+  const { threadId: threadIdParam } = Route.useParams();
+  const threadId = Number(threadIdParam);
+  const { data: thread, isLoading, isError } = useThread(threadId);
+  const openCandidateAddPanel = useUIStore((s) => s.openCandidateAddPanel);
+
+  if (isLoading) {
+    return (
+      <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-8">
+        <div className="animate-pulse space-y-6">
+          <div className="h-6 bg-gray-200 rounded w-48" />
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
+            {[1, 2, 3].map((i) => (
+              <div key={i} className="h-40 bg-gray-200 rounded-xl" />
+            ))}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  if (isError || !thread) {
+    return (
+      <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-16 text-center">
+        <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2">
+          Thread not found
+        </h2>
+        <Link
+          to="/"
+          search={{ tab: "planning" }}
+          className="text-sm text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-700"
+        >
+          Back to planning
+        </Link>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  const isActive = thread.status === "active";
+  const winningCandidate = thread.resolvedCandidateId
+    ? thread.candidates.find((c) => c.id === thread.resolvedCandidateId)
+    : null;
 
   return (
     <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-6">
-      <p>Thread {threadId} - detail page placeholder</p>
+      {/* Header */}
+      <div className="mb-6">
+        <Link
+          to="/"
+          search={{ tab: "planning" }}
+          className="text-sm text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700 mb-2 inline-block"
+        >
+          &larr; Back to planning
+        </Link>
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+          <h1 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-900">
+            {thread.name}
+          </h1>
+          <span
+            className={`inline-flex items-center px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium ${
+              isActive
+                ? "bg-blue-50 text-blue-700"
+                : "bg-gray-100 text-gray-500"
+            }`}
+          >
+            {isActive ? "Active" : "Resolved"}
+          </span>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Resolution banner */}
+      {!isActive && winningCandidate && (
+        <div className="mb-6 p-4 bg-amber-50 border border-amber-200 rounded-xl">
+          <p className="text-sm text-amber-800">
+            <span className="font-medium">{winningCandidate.name}</span> was
+            picked as the winner and added to your collection.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Add candidate button */}
+      {isActive && (
+        <div className="mb-6">
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={openCandidateAddPanel}
+            className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white text-sm font-medium rounded-lg transition-colors"
+          >
+            <svg
+              className="w-4 h-4"
+              fill="none"
+              stroke="currentColor"
+              viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+            >
+              <path
+                strokeLinecap="round"
+                strokeLinejoin="round"
+                strokeWidth={2}
+                d="M12 4v16m8-8H4"
+              />
+            </svg>
+            Add Candidate
+          </button>
+        </div>
+      )}
+
+      {/* Candidate grid */}
+      {thread.candidates.length === 0 ? (
+        <div className="py-12 text-center">
+          <div className="text-4xl mb-3">🏷️</div>
+          <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-1">
+            No candidates yet
+          </h3>
+          <p className="text-sm text-gray-500">
+            Add your first candidate to start comparing.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+      ) : (
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
+          {thread.candidates.map((candidate) => (
+            <CandidateCard
+              key={candidate.id}
+              id={candidate.id}
+              name={candidate.name}
+              weightGrams={candidate.weightGrams}
+              priceCents={candidate.priceCents}
+              categoryName={candidate.categoryName}
+              categoryEmoji={candidate.categoryEmoji}
+              imageFilename={candidate.imageFilename}
+              threadId={threadId}
+              isActive={isActive}
+            />
+          ))}
+        </div>
+      )}
     </div>
   );
 }