Eric Thompson was born on November 9, 1929 in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England. He was an actor and writer, known for Dougal and the Blue Cat (1970), Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (1965) and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (1970). He was married to Phyllida Law. He died on November 30, 1982 in Camden, London, England.