American actress and producer recognized for "Creed", "Thor - Ragnarok", and "Westworld", and for producing the science fiction film "Sylvie's Love".
Background
Born in Los Angeles to musician Marc Anthony Thompson and a Mexican-Panamanian mother, Thompson studied at Santa Monica College. She trained at the Los Angeles Theatre Center and the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Career
Justin Simien’s “Dear White People” (2014) brought her wider critical attention. She joined Ryan Coogler’s “Creed” (2015) as Bianca Taylor and Taika Waititi’s “Thor - Ragnarok” (2017) as Valkyrie, becoming the first openly LGBTQ superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Style
Thompson is recognized for producer-driven independent projects and queer representation through her Viva Maude company. She fronts the band Caught a Ghost and has appeared on multiple Time 100 lists.
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