Kim Thompson

Kim Thompson
Kim Thompson by Michael Netzer
Born	(1956-09-25)September 25, 1956 Copenhagen, Denmark
Died	June 19, 2013(2013-06-19) (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.