So far in the quests they don't have a need for a thief but it is under consideration to add the thief rogue Bard combination class in one of the first three Expansions as they will then be a class that will have a purpose, At least thats what I read at one of the offical sites below.
http://www.gamesites200.com/guildwars/index.shtml
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