Mara Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Saint John | |
| In office 20 January 2011 – 25 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | David Thompson |
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Barbados | |
| In office 16 January 2008 – 23 October 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Julie Arthur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 October 1961 Saint Lucia |
| Political party | Democratic Labour Party (2008-2018) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Mapps, St. Philip |
| Profession | Paralegal, physical education teacher |
Marie-Josephine Mara Thompson (born 4 October 1961) is a Saint Lucian-born Barbadian politician, educator and widow of the sixth Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson, who died in office on 23 October 2010.[1][2] After being chosen as the most favored candidate.[3] Thompson won the special by-election to succeed her husband in the Saint John constituency on Thursday, 20 January 2011, holding the seat for the Democratic Labour Party.[1][2]