Levant Frederick Thompson (December 6, 1827 – May 27, 1894) was a pioneer, hop grower, banker, and American politician in the state of Washington.

After realizing he did not have the means to attend college, Levant left home in 1848 to "go west" and seek his fortune.

He made his way from Jamestown to Placerville, California, working various jobs to "increase the contents of his purse".

He traveled by steamboat, train, stage, team & wagon, horseback, and on foot.

He was the youngest man to serve in the first territorial legislature and later was the oldest state senator after statehood.