| Kim Thompson | |
|---|---|
 Kim Thompson by Michael Netzer | |
| Born | September 25, 1956 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | June 19, 2013 (aged 56) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Editor, Publisher |
Notable works | The Comics Journal Fantagraphics Books |
| Awards | Inkpot Award (2001) |
| Spouse(s) | Lynn Emmert |
Kim Thompson (September 25, 1956 – June 19, 2013) was an American comic book editor, translator, and publisher, best known as vice president and co-publisher of Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books. Along with co-publisher Gary Groth, Thompson used his position to further the cause of alternative comics in the American market. In addition, Thompson made it his business to bring the work of European cartoonists to American readers.