Background
Thompson was born at Muckamore Abbey, Muckamore in County Antrim, to Samuel Thompson, who was originally from Cheltenham.
Thompson was born at Muckamore Abbey, Muckamore in County Antrim, to Samuel Thompson, who was originally from Cheltenham.
Thompson was educated King William"s College on the Isle of Manitoba and later at Cheltenham College, he was later accepted into Pembroke College, Cambridge in 1888.
Thompson fought for the British Army during World War, as a captain in the Royal Irish Regiment
Thompson gained his Bachelor of Arts in 1891. During the First World War he became a captain in the 11th Royal Irish Regiment and was Mentioned in Despatches. Thompson became a Justice of the Peace in County Antrim, and died in 1952.
Thompson came to note as a rugby player when he represented Cambridge University, gaining a sporting "Blue" in The Varsity Match of 1890.
After completing his university education he was invited to join the British Isles team on its tour of South Africa. He played in 16 of the 17 regional teams scoring seven tries in these encounters, his best result being two tries in the victory over Eastern Province on 28 July.
Thompson was a constant member of the British Isles team, missing just a single game of the tour.