Danny Thompson
Born: 1939-04-04 in Teignmouth, England, UK
Died: 2025-09-23
Known For: Acting
Biography
Daniel 'Danny' Henry Edward Thompson (4 April 1939 – 23 September 2025) was an English multi-instrumentalist, best known as a double bassist. During a long musical career he played with a large variety of other musicians, particularly Richard Thompson and John Martyn. The Times said he had "a technical virtuosity and an intuitive feel for whatever he was playing". For four years between 1964 and 1967, Thompson was a member of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated. He led a trio that included guitarist John McLaughlin and was a founding member of the British folk-jazz band Pentangle. Between 1987 and 2012 he recorded six solo albums. He converted to Islam in 1990.
Filmography
2022
- Alan Parsons - One Note Symphony, Live in Tel Aviv as Drums, Vocals
2021
- Alan Parsons - The Neverending Show Live in the Netherlands as Drums, Vocals
2016
- Alan Parsons Symphonic Project - Live In Colombia as Self - Drums, Vocals
1995
- Transatlantic Sessions as Self
1982
- Take Three Women ... (Original Music Composer)
1972
- Pentangle Captured Live as Himself
1971
- Pentangle: Live at the BBC
- The Lion at World's End ... (Original Music Composer)
1970
- Swing In with The Pentangle as Self
1969
- Take Three Girls ... (Original Music Composer)