In 1981, Thompson released his debut album
Morning Star, under the
Rainbow Records label, followed by his second album
7 In, 7 Out, released in 1984; he then signed with
Intima Records, where he released his next three albums, ''Brother's Keeper
(1986), Say What You Want
(1988), and Wilderness
(1989). Thompson then signed with Ichiban Records, where he released five more albums, Love Dance
(1992), followed by The Magic in Your Heart
(1993), Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit
(1996), Lady First
(1997), and Spirit'' (2003). Throughout his career, Thompson has played with several musicians such as guitarist
Larry Coryell, violinist
John Blake Jr., guitarist
Kevin Eubanks, and drummer
Omar Hakim, His music was also featured in the "
Local Forecast" segments on
The Weather Channel during the 1980s and 1990s. Since 1991, Thompson has been the featured house pianist for West Virginia's Public Broadcasting nationally syndicated show,
Mountain Stage. In 2015, Thompson was inducted into the
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. ==Discography==