![]() Thompson believes that it was inevitable that she would become an actress, commenting that she was "surrounded by creative people and I don't think it would ever have gone any other way, really". ![]() After successfully taking A levels in English, French and Latin, and securing a scholarship, she began studying for an English degree at Newnham College, Cambridge, arriving in 1977. In her youth, Thompson was intrigued by language and literature, a trait which she attributes to her father, who shared her love of words. ĪDC Theatre, University of Cambridge, where Thompson began performing with Footlights She spent much time in Scotland during her childhood and often visited Ardentinny, where her grandparents and uncle lived. The family lived in West Hampstead in north London, and Thompson was educated at Camden School for Girls. She has one sister, Sophie Thompson, who also works as an actress. Her godfather was the director and writer Ronald Eyre. Her mother is the Scottish actress Phyllida Law, while her English father, Eric Thompson, was involved in theatre, and was the writer–narrator of the popular children's television series The Magic Roundabout. Thompson was born in London on 15 April 1959. 2.5 Career expansion and blockbuster films (2012–present).2.4 Continued screen work and further acclaim (2000–2011).2.3 Sense and Sensibility and established actress (1994–1999). ![]()
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