Thornton wrote her debut graphic novel The Tale of Brin & Bent and Minno Marylebone, published by Jonathon Cape Random House (UK) and Soft Skull Press (US), illustrated by Andy Hixon.
Inspired by a real-life assault on Thornton, reviewers of the book warned about its violent and disturbing content, but praised the quality of the writing and its emotional depth.
[10] The Tale of Brin & Bent and Minno Marylebone is taught at University of Nottingham as part of its BA English Literature, in relation to William Blake,[11] on themes of loneliness, isolation and surrealism.
Developed in collaboration with director Benji Reid and Royal Exchange Theatre,[17] also composer Minute Taker[18] and producer Pippa Frith.
Thornton wrote graphic novel HOAX Psychosis Blues, published by Ziggy’s Wish and illustrated by Bryan Talbot, Rian Hughes, Mark Stafford, Hannah Berry, Julian Hanshaw, Leonardo M. Giron, Karrie Fransman, Rhiana Jade, Ian Jones and Rozi Hathaway.
Thornton wrote storyapp HOAX Our Right to Hope with embedded clinical study,[26][27] published by Cubus Games, illustrated by Andrew Chiu.
The piece explored how identities can be projected onto populations for manipulative gain, was directed by Amy Hailwood, performed across Manchester and required audience participation.
Thornton wrote graphic novel and workshop resource Tailored Treatments: Tales of Research and Care, as part of Wellcome Trust programme Translations and Transformations in Patienthood: Cancer in the Post Genomic Era.
[42] A formally experimental piece directed by Amy Hailwood, XYV explores gender power and the future consequence of techno-scientific trends.