Best Known For:The book The Cost of These Dreams
Breakthrough:Joined ESPN as a senior writer, developing a national reputation for elite long-form profile journalism in 2006
10 Quick Facts About Wright Thompson
- Full Name: Wright Thompson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The book The Cost of These Dreams
- Current Role: Senior writer
- Current Employer: ESPN
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1976
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi
- Marital Status: Married
Wright Thompson Age
Wright Thompson is 49 years old. He was born on September 9, 1976, and his zodiac sign is Virgo.
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Education
He attended University of Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Missouri
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Wright Thompson's career includes writing and editorial roles with ESPN and Kansas City Star.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Senior Writer
Period: 2006–Present
Organization: Kansas City Star
Role: Sports Columnist
Period: 2006
Details: Kansas City · Covered diverse major sporting events including the Super Bowl and Final Four.
Rise to Fame
Wright Thompson rose to prominence for his role for the book The Cost of These Dreams.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Cost of These Dreams and Pappyland.
- Book: The Cost of These Dreams (Author, 2019) — An anthology of his best sports journalism and long-form narrative profiles
- Book: Pappyland (Author, 2020) — A book exploring Julian Van Winkle III and the legacy of fine Kentucky bourbon
Notable Coverage
- Profile of Tiger Woods - ESPN - 2016 - Wrote a critically acclaimed, deeply investigative profile detailing Tiger Woods' life after his father's passing
- Profile of Michael Jordan - ESPN - 2013 - Authored a defining 50th-birthday profile of Michael Jordan exploring his struggles with aging and retirement
Wright Thompson Family & Relationships
Wright Thompson is married to Sonia Thompson. He has 1 child, Wallace Thompson.
- Father: Wright Thompson Sr
- Mother: Mary Thompson
- Children:
- Wallace Thompson
Lesser Known Facts
- He chose to live in Oxford, Mississippi, nearby the historic baseline home of writer William Faulkner.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Wright Thompson
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1976
- Age: 49
- Birthday: September 9
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi
Family & Relationships
- Father: Wright Thompson Sr
- Mother: Mary Thompson
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sonia Thompson
- Children: Wallace Thompson
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Sonia Thompson (Spouse • Wife)
- Wallace Thompson (Child • Daughter)
