Porl Thompson

Career overview

Pearl Thompson, born Paul Stephen Thompson on November 8, 1957, in Wimbledon, London, England, is an English musician and artist. He is best known for his work as a member of the English alternative rock band The Cure. During his time with the group, he was credited as Porl Thompson and primarily played guitar, while also occasionally performing on keyboards and saxophone. Thompson was part of the original lineup of the group, then known as Easy Cure, alongside Robert Smith, Michael Dempsey, and Lol Tolhurst. He initially left Easy Cure to attend art college because his style did not align well with Robert Smith's songwriting approach. He later rejoined the band, serving as a member during the periods of 1983 to 1994 and 2006 to 2010. During and after his time with The Cure, Thompson remained active with other bands and projects. He has since retired from music and shifted his focus to painting. In addition to his musical career, Thompson is credited as an actor and composer, with his soundtrack work associated with films such as Ant-Man, About Time, and Gringo.