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The military force surrounding Ted's cabin is led by Thompson. He orders [[Ted]] to be covered with liquid concrete in order to suppress any [[radiation]] that might be emitted. However, Ted [[Ted's escape|escapes]] in a large blast, [[moral ambiguity|killing]] several men. Thompson, escapes the blast. Ted, filled with [[revenge|vengeance]], seeks out the man in [[Billings, MT]]. |
The military force surrounding Ted's cabin is led by Thompson. He orders [[Ted]] to be covered with liquid concrete in order to suppress any [[radiation]] that might be emitted. However, Ted [[Ted's escape|escapes]] in a large blast, [[moral ambiguity|killing]] several men. Thompson, escapes the blast. Ted, filled with [[revenge|vengeance]], seeks out the man in [[Billings, MT]]. |
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===[[Company Man]]=== |
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Fifteen years ago, Thompson hires 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 [[The Bennets' home|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. |
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===[[Parasite]]=== |
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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 [[mental manipulation|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. |
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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. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:Family Man]]=== |
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Thompson watches as [[the Bennets' home]] burns and [[Claire]] [[regenerate]]s. He tells [[Mr. Bennet]] that he has one hour to turn his daughter over to [[The Company]]. |
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In [[Mr. Bennet's cell]] at [[Primatech]] Thompson tells [[Candace]] to leave him and [[Mr. Bennet]] alone. He tells Candace that she has more important matters to take care of. He explains to Mr. Bennet that the only reason "we haven't taken it up a notch is because of friendship". Thompson is disappointed in Mr. Bennet, saying "I brought you in, vouched for you. And how do you repay my kindness? Attempting to destroy [[the Company]]?" He tells Mr. Bennet that he got too close and then he got sloppy. Thompson then explains to Mr. Bennet that he is on death row and that he is just waiting for the order. "That's how we do it here," Thompson says. "We follow orders." |
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Later as [[Matt Parkman|Parkman]] is escaping from Primatech with Mr. Bennet's help, Thompson tell a [[Primatech agent]] that orders have come down to move Bennet, [[Ted Sprague|Sprague]], and [[Matt|Parkman]]. Thompson orders the agent to gas Sprague before an IV is put in and to tape Parkman's mouth. Thompson and the agent go to Parkman's cell and see he has escaped, and Thompson presses an alarm. |
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After [[Peter Petrelli|Peter]] is killed, [[Mohinder Suresh|Mohinder]] contacts Primatech from [[Mohinder's apartment|his apartment]] expecting Mr. Bennet but Thompson comes instead. Thompson explains that Mr. Bennet is no longer with [[the Company]]. Thompson tells Mohinder that he can fight [[Sylar]], but he just needs help. Thompson tries to convince Mohinder to come work for the Company saying "We can provide you with the resources." After Mohinder argues that stopping Sylar takes precedence over academics, Thompson says, "I can assure you we have similar priorities. The best way to stop Sylar is for us to work together." |
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===[[The Hard Part]]=== |
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In [[New York City]], Thompson meets with [[Mohinder]] and tries to convince him to help [[Molly Walker]]. Later, he tells Mohinder that Molly is the only one who can stop [[Sylar]] and finally convinces him to help her. |
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Later, Thompson speaks with [[Nathan]] in his [[Nathan's office|campaign office]], and they discuss [[Ted]] and the impending [[explosion]]. Nathan becomes upset about not being told everything and expresses his lack of conviction for Linderman's plan. |
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===[[Landslide]]=== |
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Thompson arrives to inform [[Mohinder]] and [[Molly Walker]] that they are to leave the building by helicopter. Alerted to the arrival of [[Mr. Bennet]] and [[Matt Parkman]] by the security cameras, Thompson draws his [[The Company's guns|gun]] and prepares to ambush the two. Parkman's ability costs Thompson the element of surprise, missing his shots. As Bennet moves to find him, Thompson circles around to catch Matt off guard. Thompson levels his gun at the back of Parkman's head, but is shot by Bennet before he can pull the trigger. |
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==Notes== |
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* Thompson was [[Mr. Bennet|Bennet's]] immediate supervisor in the Company (''[[Company Man]]''). It is likely that he is [[Mr. Bennet's boss]], the unidentified individual who sometimes gave Bennet instructions over the phone. |
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==Gallery== |
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Image:Thompson.JPG|Thompson sends a message to [[Mr. Bennet]]. |
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Image:Thompson_in_office.jpg|Thompson in [[Thompson's office|his office]] 15 years ago.<br />{{epp|117}} |
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Image:Thompson in office2.jpg|Thompson conducts interviews in his office.<br />{{epp|117}} |
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</gallery> |
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Revision as of 02:16, 29 May 2007
| Thompson | |
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| Portrayed by | Eric Roberts |
| First appearance | Company Man |
| In-story stats | |
| Known ability | None |
| Gender | |
| Date of death | November 7th, 2006 |
| Occupation | Position of leadership in "The Company" |
Thompson was Mr. Bennet's superior in The Company and also knew 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.
Graphic Novel:How Do You Stop an Exploding Man?, Part 1
A large military force surrounds Ted's cabin.
Graphic Novel:How Do You Stop an Exploding Man?, Part 2
The military force surrounding Ted's cabin is led by Thompson. He orders Ted to be covered with liquid concrete in order to suppress any radiation that might be emitted. However, Ted escapes in a large blast, killing several men. Thompson, escapes the blast. Ted, filled with vengeance, seeks out the man in Billings, MT.
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:Eric Thompson, Sr. for fan-created theories and other speculation.