Eric Thompson, Sr.

Mr. Thompson
Portrayed by	Eric Roberts
First appearance	How Do You Stop an Exploding Man?, Part 2
In-story stats
Known ability	None
Gender
Date of death	November 7th, 2006
Occupation	Company Official
Child	Eric Thompson Jr.

Eric Thompson, Sr. was a Company leader who was the direct superior of Noah Bennet, as well as direct subordinate for Daniel Linderman. He was the father of Eric Thompson, Jr., who also became an agent of the Company.

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.

Company Man

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 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. Bennet says that he doesn't remember anything and is determined to find his daughter. Thompson tells Bennet that the Haitian has apparently "gone rogue" and erased the memories of both Bennet and his family. 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 Bennet to detach himself from Claire and says that he expects Bennet to do as he's told. Thompson leaves the room and enters another room where a one-way mirror is being used to observe Bennet. Thompson asks Matt Parkman, who is bound to a chair, what he thinks. Matt tells Thompson that Bennet is telling the truth. Thompson and Candice 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, Candice tricks Mr. Bennet into confessing to her that he helped Claire escape. Thompson arrives with a few other agents from the Company to confront 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.

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In Mr. Bennet's cell at Primatech Thompson tells Candice to leave him and Mr. Bennet alone. He tells Candice 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."

Later as Parkman is escaping from Primatech with Mr. Bennet's help, Thompson tell a Primatech agent that orders have come down to move Bennet, Sprague, and 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.

After Peter is killed, Mohinder contacts Primatech from 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."

The Hard Part

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.

Later, Thompson speaks with Nathan in his 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.

Landslide

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 gun and prepares to ambush the two. Parkman's ability costs Thompson the element of surprise, causing his shots to miss. 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.

How to Stop an Exploding Man

Mohinder and Mr. Bennet drag Thompson's body, wrapped in a sheet, out of the hallway and into a biohazardous waste bin in the medical offices at the Kirby Plaza building. Bennet says that he killed Thompson in self defense to save his own life.

Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 4

Thompson comes upon the Haitian village looking for Guillame, who has already died, but finds the Haitian instead. He discovers the Haitian's powers, introduces himself as "Mister Thompson", and takes him away from his now vacant village.

Graphic Novel:Golden Handshake, Part 4

A secretary at Primatech tells Noah and Claude that Mr. Thompson is waiting to see them.

Graphic Novel:Donna's Big Date, Part 1

Elle tells Donna that both her father and Thompson, Jr.'s father are Company men.

Graphic Novel:The Kill Squad, Part 1

On a Company mission in West Virginia, Thompson, Jr. mentions that the evolved human they are after has been brought in before, and that his father suspected that the man's power could mutate, as it seems to have done.

Trivia

• The car that Thompson drives in 1992 has Texas license plates 862T3S. (Company Man)
• In an interview, it was confirmed Thompson's first name was "Eric", making his full name "Eric Thompson, Senior".

Gallery

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  Thompson sends a message to Mr. Bennet.
  (Wireless, Part 2)
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  Thompson leads the Company's military force around Ted's cabin.
  (How Do You Stop an Exploding Man?, Part 2)
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  Thompson has worked for the Company since at least 1991.
  (Company Man)
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  Thompson conducts interviews in his office.
  (Company Man)
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  Thompson is shot by Mr. Bennet.
  (Landslide)
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  Thompson first meets The Haitian while searching for Guillame.
  (It Takes a Village, Part 4)

See Also

• For other uses of Thompson, see Thompson (disambig).