Carolyn Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals | |
| Assumed office September 11, 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Roy Cooper |
| Preceded by | Allison Riggs |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Hampton University (BA) North Carolina Central University (JD) |
Carolyn Jennings Thompson is an American judge who currently serves on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Governor Roy Cooper appointed Thompson to the Court in 2023 to fill a vacancy.[1] She is running for a full term on the Court in the 2024 election.[2]
She previously served as a Deputy Commissioner on the North Carolina Industrial Commission, a state District Court Judge and a North Carolina Superior Court Judge in District 9. Thompson received her Bachelor’s Degree from Hampton University and her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.[1]