Thompson's mother was involved in the founding of Milford camogie club. A car accident in 2009 caused severe muscle damage to her neck and back and led to a period of mental illness. In 2012, a boyfriend committed suicide. Thompson supports the Irish Life Health Schools' Fitness Challenge and has spoken out on mental health issues. Thompson appeared on
The Late Late Show on 10 February 2017. She is known for her large collection of
tattoos, and work with various charities. On 25 June 2019, Thompson was ordered to pay a total of €6,000 to avoid a conviction by Cork District Court after she entered a guilty plea to assaulting two separate individuals unprovoked while on a night out on 25 February 2018. ==See also==