Footballers
- George Thompson (footballer born 1884), played as winger for Sheffield United and Derby County in the 1900s, and manager for Luton Town
- George Thompson (footballer born 1895), played for Burnley, Rotherham and Ashington in the 1920s
- George Thompson (footballer born 1900) (1900–1968), played as goalkeeper for York City and Southampton in the 1920s
- George Thompson (footballer born 1926), his son, goalkeeper for Scunthorpe United, Preston North End, Manchester City and Carlisle United in 1950s and '60s
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