He received his theatre arts diploma in acting from Studio 58 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1993.

The Virtual Stage and Electric Company Theatre's 2008 production of No Exit, which Thompson co-produced and performed in, garnered rave reviews and won Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards for Outstanding Production as well as the Critics' Choice Innovation Award before touring across North America.

Some of his notable TV appearances include roles on shows such as Supernatural, Riverdale, A Million Little Things, Yellowjackets, and Upload, where he has acted alongside Jared Padalecki, KJ Apa, David Giuntoli, Christina Ricci, and Robbie Amell, respectively.

With his ability to seamlessly switch between comedic and dramatic roles, Thompson has established himself as a versatile character actor in the industry.

[17] After graduating from high school with honours in physics and math, Thompson chose to study arts in college before committing to a career in engineering.