Homer Armstrong Thompson (September 7, 1906 – May 7, 2000) was a Canadian classical archaeologist of the twentieth century, specializing in ancient Greece.

[1] As a fellow of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Thompson led the excavations of the Athenian Agora from May 25, 1931[2] until 1970.

The younger years of his life were split between Lauderdale Farm in Rosedale and Chilliwack, British Columbia.

At school, he was influenced by his principal Harry Fraser, who taught and encouraged Thompson in his pursuit of Latin.

[4] Soon after completing his doctorate, Thompson was awarded a three-year fellowship of $4,500 by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens to assist on excavations.

Dorothy's concentration of study revolved around excavating and publishing her finds on the Athenian gardens and terracotta figurines.