He spent time out on loan at Airdrieonians, Raith Rovers and Livingston before he joined EFL League One side Blackpool in June 2018.

[3] Thompson started his career at Manchester United, spending four years at the club's academy but was unable to break into the first team and was released in the summer of 2015.

[14] Thompson made 15 appearances for Livi helping them gain promotion to the Scottish Premiership via the play-offs.

[15] Thompson was released by Rangers in June 2018 and he then signed a two-year contract with EFL League One club Blackpool.

[18][19] In January 2020 Blackpool manager Simon Grayson revealed that Thompson had attracted the attentions of Championship clubs.

[26] In the 2020–21 season Thompson, formed a midfield partnership alongside John Obi Mikel, making 40 appearances.

[27][28] Thompson struggled with injuries in 2021–22, undergoing knee surgery in December 2021 and damaging ankle ligaments in April 2022.