Pearl Thompson

Pearl Thompson
Pearl Thompson
	Thompson performing with The Cure in Sweden in 2007
Background information
Also known as	Porl Thompson
Born	8 November 1957; Surrey, England
Origin	Wimbledon, England
Genres	Post-punk; gothic rock; new wave; alternative rock; psychedelic rock; lo-fi; experimental;
Occupation(s)	Guitarist
Instrument(s)	Guitar; bass guitar; keyboards; saxophone; banjo;
Years active	1976–present
Formerly of	The Cure; Page and Plant; Babacar;

Pearl Thompson (born 8 November 1957 as Paul Stephen Thompson) is an English musician and artist. Thompson is best known as a member of the English alternative rock band The Cure from 1983-1993 and 2005-2011, during which he was credited as Porl Thompson and played mainly guitar with occasional keyboards and saxophone. After leaving the Cure he has focused on a successful career as a visual artist.

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