Personal Info
Birth date
1983-10-03 (41 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as
Tessa Lynne Thompson
Τέσσα Τόμπσον
蒂莎·湯普森
Tessa Thompson
Biography
Tessa Lynne Thompson (born October 3, 1983) is an American actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. She began her professional acting career with the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company while studying at Santa Monica College. She appeared in productions of The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet, the latter of which earned her a NAACP Theatre Award nomination. Her breakthrough came with leading roles in Tina Mabry's independent drama film Mississippi Damned (2009) and Tyler Perry's drama film For Colored Girls (2010). Thompson was was raised between Los Angeles and Brooklyn, New York. Her father, singer-songwriter Marc Anthony Thompson, is of Afro-Panamanian descent and is the founder of the musical collective Chocolate Genius, Inc. Her mother has white and Mexican ancestry. She has a younger half-sister, Zsela, who is a singer and songwriter. Thompson attended Santa Monica High School, where she played Hermia in a student production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. She then attended Santa Monica College (SMC), where she studied cultural anthropology and is a member of the alma mater. While at SMC, she also attended lectures by Lisa Wolpe of the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company (LAWSC). This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Filmography
Marvel Zombies
7.4
Overview:
After the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world.Grey's Anatomy
8.2
Overview:
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.The Daily Show
6.39
Overview:
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.9
Overview:
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.What If...?
8.081
Overview:
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.The Graham Norton Show
7.2
Overview:
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.Westworld
8
Overview:
A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.7
Overview:
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.The Late Late Show with James Corden
5.2
Overview:
Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.Cold Case
7.8
Overview:
The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.Avengers: Endgame
8.238
Overview:
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.Sherri
3.5
Overview:
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.BoJack Horseman
8.545
Overview:
Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s , 20 years later. He's a curmudgeon with a heart of...not quite gold...but something like gold. Copper?Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
4.6
Overview:
PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work.Heroes
7.455
Overview:
Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.Rizzoli & Isles
7.9
Overview:
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.Life
7.7
Overview:
Complex, offbeat Detective Charlie Crews returns to the force after serving time in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Crews’ new lease on life has provided him with a Zen-like outlook, peace of mind and no need for vengeance, an attitude which can be challenging to maintain when someone he cares about is threatened — or when he is investigating the mystery surrounding the murder he was falsely accused of.Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.4
Overview:
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.Hot Ones
7.405
Overview:
The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.Veronica Mars
7.818
Overview:
In the fictional town of Neptune, California, student Veronica Mars progresses from high school to college while moonlighting as a private investigator under the tutelage of her detective father.Thor: Love and Thunder
6.396
Overview:
After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.Private Practice
7.541
Overview:
Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital, renowned surgeon Addison Forbes Montgomery moves to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. She reunites with her friends from medical school, joining them at their chic, co-op, Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica.Thor: Ragnarok
7.583
Overview:
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.Creed III
7.093
Overview:
After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has thrived in his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian Anderson, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian — a fighter with nothing to lose.Creed
7.407
Overview:
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.Creed II
7
Overview:
Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.The Marvels
5.976
Overview:
When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, Carol's powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe.Marvel Studios Legends
7.4
Overview:
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This series weaves together the many threads that constitute the unparalleled Marvel Cinematic Universe.Acting
TBAHis & Hers (1 Episode) as Anna
TBALater the War as Unknown
TBACreed IV as Bianca Taylor
2025Hedda as Hedda
2025Marvel Zombies (2 Episodes) as Valkyrie (voice)
2025Number One on the Call Sheet (1 Episode) as Self
2024The Listener as Beth
2023The Marvels as Valkyrie
2023Creed III as Bianca Creed
2022Logic Paralyzes the Heart as Unknown
2022Sherri (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2022Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder as Self - King Valkyrie
2022Thor: Love and Thunder as King Valkyrie
2022Civilization Express - The Great Feast of Movies (1 Episode) as Self
2022Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising as Self
2021Passing as Irene Redfield
2021What If...? (2 Episodes) as Valkyrie (voice)
2021Marvel Studios Legends (2 Episodes) as Valkyrie (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020Sylvie's Love as Sylvie
2019Shadow Stalker as Tessa Thompson
2019Lady and the Tramp as Lady (voice)
2019Between Two Ferns: The Movie as Tessa Thompson
2019Men in Black: International as Molly Wright / Agent M
2019Avengers: Endgame as Valkyrie
2019Little Woods as Oleander 'Ollie' Hale
2019Brave Girl Rising as Nasro (voice)
2018Creed II as Bianca
2018Sorry to Bother You as Detroit
2018Dirty Computer as Zen
2018Furlough as Nicole Stevens
2018Annihilation as Josie Radek
2017Thor: Ragnarok as Valkyrie
2017Moonlight as Monica
2017South Dakota as Chris
2017Dear White People (2 Episodes) as Rikki Carter
2017100 Years as Narrator (voice)
2016War on Everyone as Jackie Hollis
2016Westworld (36 Episodes) as Charlotte Hale
2016Salt Water as Brit
2015Creed as Bianca
2015From Rocky to Creed: The Legacy Continues as Self
2015The Late Late Show with James Corden (1, 1 Episode) as Self - Guest, Self
2015Hot Ones (1 Episode) as Self
2014Selma as Diane Nash
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (1 Episode) as Self
2014Dear White People as Samantha White
2014BoJack Horseman (1 Episode) as Taneisha (voice)
2014Points of Origin as Rosemary
2014Grantham & Rose as Wallis
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (1 Episode) as Self
2013Automotive as Maggie
2012RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (1 Episode) as Self - Guest Judge
2012Murder on the 13th Floor as Nia Palmer
2011Everyday Black Man as Claire
2011Portlandia (1 Episode) as Bailey
2010For Colored Girls as Nyla / Purple
2010Rizzoli & Isles (1 Episode) as Anna Farrell
2010Betwixt as Jenny
2010Exquisite Corpse as Liz
2009Three Rivers (1 Episode) as Unknown
2009Mental (1 Episode) as Unknown
2009Mississippi Damned as Kari Peterson
2008The Human Contract as Waitress
2008Make It Happen as Dana
2007Life (1 Episode) as Liza
2007Private Practice (2 Episodes) as Zoe Salter
2007Hidden Palms (8 Episodes) as Nikki Barnes
2007The Graham Norton Show (1 Episode) as Self
2006The Initiation of Sarah as Esme
2006Heroes (3 Episodes) as Rebecca Taylor
2006When a Stranger Calls as Scarlet
2005Grey's Anatomy (2 Episodes) as Camille Travis
2005The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (1 Episode) as Self
2004Veronica Mars (22 Episodes) as Jackie Cook
2003Cold Case (1 Episode) as Wilhemina 'Billie' Doucette
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1 Episode) as Self
1996The Daily Show (1 Episode) as Self
Production
TBAHis & Hers (1 Episode) ... Executive Producer
2026Is God Is ... Producer
2025Hedda ... Producer
2024The Listener ... Producer
2020Sylvie's Love ... Executive Producer
2019Little Woods ... Executive Producer
Directing
2024Raat Ki Rani ... Director
Writing
2024Raat Ki Rani ... Story