Kim Thompson

Kim Thompson (September 25, 1956 – June 19, 2013) was an American comic book editor, translator, and publisher, best known as vice president and co-publisher of Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books. Along with co-publisher Gary Groth, Thompson used his position to further the cause of alternative comics in the American market. In addition, Thompson made it his business to bring the work of European cartoonists to American readers.

This article is about the comic-book publisher. For the American drummer, see Kimberly Thompson.
Kim Thompson
Kim Thompson by Michael Netzer
Born(1956-09-25)September 25, 1956
Copenhagen, Denmark
DiedJune 19, 2013(2013-06-19) (aged 56)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Editor, Publisher
Notable works
The Comics Journal
Fantagraphics Books
AwardsInkpot Award (2001)
Spouse(s)Lynn Emmert
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