Bodene Thompson (born 1 August 1988) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who last played as a second-row forward for Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship.

"[10] Thompson felt compelled to change clubs as he was behind Greg Bird, Ashley Harrison and Nate Myles for a spot in the back-row.

Thompson spent the last three months of the season on loan from Toronto after the Super League club experienced financial difficulties as a result of the Global Coronavirus pandemic.

[14] In round 16 of the 2022 Super League season, Thompson was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle during Leeds 42–12 loss against St Helens.

[15] On 24 September 2022, Thompson played for Leeds in their 24–12 loss to St Helens RFC in the 2022 Super League Grand Final.

[19] On 2 May 2016, The New Zealand Herald reported five players were stood down from an international test match for mixing prescription drugs with energy drinks on a night out.

Thompson was one of the players named who was stood down alongside Manu Vatuvei, Ben Matulino, Sam Lisone and Albert Vete.