Mick Thomson

Mick Thomson
Thomson performing with Slipknot in 2016
Thomson performing with Slipknot in 2016
Background information
Birth nameMickael Gordon Thomson[1]
Also known as
  • #7
Born (1973-11-03) November 3, 1973 (age 51)[2]
OriginDes Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1993–present
Member ofSlipknot
Formerly ofBody Pit

Mickael Gordon "Mick" Thomson (born November 3, 1973)[2] is an American musician. He is one of two guitarists for the heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #7. Thomson originally met founding Slipknot members Anders Colsefni, Donnie Steele and Paul Gray through their mutual involvement in death metal band Body Pit, later joined in early 1996. Following the departure of bandmates drummer Joey Jordison in 2013 and sampler Craig Jones in 2023, Thomson is now the second longest-serving member of Slipknot.

  1. ^ Moser, Jeremy (March 11, 2015). "Slipknot member part of early morning knife fight". KCCI News 8. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Childers, Chad (November 1, 2022). "Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in November". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved December 1, 2022.