Eric Thompson, Sr.

Thompson
Portrayed by	Eric Roberts
First appearance	Company Man
In-story stats
Known ability	None
Gender
Occupation	Position of leadership in "The Company"

Thompson is Mr. Bennet's superior in The Company and also knows of Claire's true origins.

Character History

Graphic Novel:Wireless, Part 2

While overseeing the training of Hana Gitelman at a secret facility in Alaska, Mr. Bennet receives a text message on his cell phone from someone identified as "Thompson". The message inquires whether or not Hana has manifested her powers yet. Hana perceives and understands the message sooner than Bennet could read it himself.

Company Man

Fifteen years ago, Thompson hired Mr. Bennet as an employee of The Company and introduces him to his partner Claude. A year later he is on Charles Deveaux's rooftop when Mr. Bennet becomes Claire's surrogate father. In the present day, Thompson arrives at the Bennet home during the standoff with Ted. Thompson shoots Ted, causing a near nuclear explosion. He witnesses Claire's healing abilities and inquires when Mr. Bennet will be giving Claire back to the company.

Parasite

At the secret medical facility in Primatech, Thompson is suspicious about Mr. Bennet and asks him if he remembers anything about what happened to Claire. Mr. Bennet says that he doesn't remember anything and is determined to find his daughter. Thompson tells Mr. Bennet that the Haitian has apparently "gone rogue" and erased the memories of both Mr. Bennet and his family. Mr. Bennet asks when he can go after the Haitian and find his daughter, but Thompson tells him that he can't be the one that goes on that mission. Thompson orders Mr. Bennet to detach himself from Claire tells him that he expects him to do as he's told. Thompson leaves the room and enters another room where a one-way mirror is being used to observe Mr. Bennet. Thompson asks Matt Parkman, who is bound to a chair, what he thinks. Matt tells Thompson that Mr. Bennet is telling the truth. Thompson and Candace go to leave the room and Matt tells them that they had a deal that they'd let him go if he helped them. Thompson tells Matt that he's making progress on being set free.

Later, Candace tricks Mr. Bennet into confessing to her that he helped Claire escape. Mr. Thompson arrives with a few other agents from The Company to confront Mr. Bennet.

Graphic Novel:Family Man

Thompson watches as the Bennets' home burns and Claire regenerates. He tells Mr. Bennet that he has one hour to turn his daughter over to The Company.

Gallery

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  Thompson sends a message to Mr. Bennet.
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  Thompson in his office 15 years ago.
  (Company Man)
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  Thompson conducts interviews in his office.
  (Company Man)

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Eric Thompson, Sr. for fan-created theories and other speculation.

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