Bernard Thompson (born August 30, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player.

After attending South Mountain High School, in Phoenix, Arizona, Thompson played college basketball at Fresno State, from 1980 to 1984.

Thompson who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers, in the first round (19th pick overall) of the 1984 NBA draft.

After the close of his NBA career, Thompson played four seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), with the Columbus Horizon, Grand Rapids Hoops, Rockford Lightning, Oklahoma City Cavalry and Fargo-Moorhead Fever.

[1] Thompson was the assistant coach of the Arizona Rhinos, of the ABA, for 2 years.