Background
Thompson, Martin Christian was born on October 25, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Ross Kenneth and Mary Ellen (Pierce) Thompson.
Thompson, Martin Christian was born on October 25, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Ross Kenneth and Mary Ellen (Pierce) Thompson.
Bachelor in Communications, University Washington, 1960.
Newsman, Station KEDO, Longview, Washington, 1960-1961; news director, Station KREW, Sunnyside, Washington, 1961-1966; newsman, Associated Press, Seattle, 1966-1968; correspondent, Associated Press, Reno, Nevada, 1968-1970; newsman, Associated Press, San Francisco, 1970-1972; news editor, Associated Press, 1972-1975; chief of bureau, Associated Press, San Francisco, 1975-1986; chief of bureau, Associated Press, Los Angeles, 1986-1988; managing editor, Associated Press, New York City, 1989-1992; director state news, Associated Press, New York City, since 1992.
Member Beta Rho Tau, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Janet Ann Morrow, August 4, 1962. Children: Chris Michael, Sean Martin.