Best Known For:The book The Barn
10 Quick Facts About Wright Thompson
- Full Name: Wright Thompson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and sportscaster
- Known For: The book The Barn
- Current Role: Senior writer
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1976
- Age: 50 years old
- Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi
- Specialization: Journalist and Sports Journalist
- Media Level: National
Wright Thompson Age
Wright Thompson is 50 years old. He was born on September 9, 1976, and his zodiac sign is Virgo.
Popularity
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Education
He attended University of Missouri.
- University of Missouri
Career & Work
Wright Thompson's career includes news and reporting roles with ESPN and The Atlantic.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Senior writer
Period: Current
Details: Long-form sports and culture reporting.
Organization: The Atlantic
Role: Contributing writer
Period: Current
Organization: The Kansas City Star
Role: Journalist
Period: Historical
Organization: The Times-Picayune
Role: Journalist
Period: Historical
Rise to Fame
Wright Thompson rose to prominence for his role for the book The Barn.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Barn, Pappyland, and The Cost of These Dreams.
Books
- Book: The Barn (Author, 2024) — The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi
- Book: Pappyland (Author, 2020) — A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last
- Book: The Cost of These Dreams (Author, 2019) — Sports Stories and Other Serious Business
Podcasts
- Podcast: Bloodlines (Writer and host, 2020) — ESPN Investigates series on deaths of racehorses at Santa Anita
Personal Information
- Full Name: Wright Thompson
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1976
- Age: 50
- Birthday: September 9
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
