Personal
He is a native of Washington, D.C., graduated from Colgate University. He also studied at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
Thompson is a regular on the charity and fundraising circuit. He is an active supporter of many philanthropic enterprises with a concentration in the areas of advocacy for animals, education and environmental charities.
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