Craig Donald Thompson (born August 1, 1956) is an American athletic administrator.

He became the commissioner of the Mountain West Conference (MW) upon the formation of the league in 1998 and served until retiring from the position at the end of 2022.

Thompson attended the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1978 with a bachelor's degree in journalism.

[3] On September 14, 2022, Thompson announced that he would retire effective on December 31 of that year.

[4] The MW announced on November 11 that Thompson would be replaced by Gloria Nevarez, previously commissioner of the West Coast Conference.