Paul Thompson (born 13 May 1951) is an English drummer, who is best known as a member of the rock band Roxy Music.

He lived in Jarrow, north-east England from the age of six months and attended West Simonside Infants and Junior School.

Fatigue from performing with them seven nights a week in local clubs and pubs led him to fall asleep on his job as an apprentice metalworker, resulting in his dismissal.

[4] Thompson joined Roxy Music in 1971 and was credited as drummer on six albums, as well as touring and performing on solo records with his bandmates Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera,[5] and Andy Mackay[6] In 1980, Thompson took leave from Roxy Music due to an arm injury.

[7] Thompson was also a member of Concrete Blonde from 1989 until 1991, and again from 1993 until 1996, playing on their albums Bloodletting and Mexican Moon.