He has released around 20 solo studio albums, but is also known for his collaborations with first wife Linda Thompson and his time as a member of Fairport Convention.

Only studio albums recorded whilst Richard Thompson was a member of Fairport Convention are listed here.

After Thompson left the group, he continued to appear sporadically as a guest musician on subsequent albums, which are listed in the session work discography.

Live, particularly at Cropredy Festival, Fairport often perform in various line-ups of past and present members.

Listed here are albums on which Thompson played a significant creative role in the group or project.