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| name = Pearl Thompson
| name = Pearl Thompson
| image = Porl Thompson, The Cure, in Sweden 2007.jpg
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| caption = Porl Thompson performing live with [[The Cure]] in Sweden, 2007
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| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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| birth_name = Paul Stephen Thompson
| birth_name = Paul Stephen Thompson
| alias = Porl Thompson, Pearl Thompson
| alias = Pearl Thompson
(Past: Porl Thompson)
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|11|8|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|11|8|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[London]]
| birth_place = [[London]]
| origin = [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]], [[England]]
| origin = [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]], [[England]]
| instrument = [[Guitar]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], [[synthesizer]], [[piano]], [[bass guitar]], [[saxophone]], [[banjo]], [[kazoo]], [[Singing|vocals]]
| instrument = [[Guitar]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], [[synthesizer]], [[piano]], [[bass guitar]], [[saxophone]], [[banjo]], [[kazoo]], [[Singing|vocals]]
| genre = [[Gothic rock]], [[alternative rock]], [[post-punk]], [[New wave music|new wave]]
| genre = [[post-punk]] [[gothic rock]], [[alternative rock]], [[New wave music|new wave]], [[experimental]]
| occupation = Musician, songwriter, poet, painter, artist
| occupation = Musician, Songwriter, Poet, Painter, Artist
| years_active = 1976–present
| years_active = 1976–present
| label =
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'''Paul Stephen Thompson''' (born 8 November 1957), known for most of his professional career as '''Porl Thompson''', is an [[English people|English]] [[musician]] best known for his work with [[The Cure]]. He is not currently a member of the Cure, and now goes by the name '''Pearl Thompson'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pearl-thompson.simdif.com |title=Moon looks like it's melting |publisher=Pearl-thompson.simdif.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-15}}</ref>
Pearl Thompson, was born in England, UK as "Paul Stephen Thompson" (8 November 1957) and previously for most of his professional career as "Porl Thompson", a [[musician]] best known for his work with [[The Cure]].


==Life and work==
==Music==
Thompson is the oldest of four children; he has two brothers and one sister (Robert, Andrew and Carol). Thompson was married to Janet Smith, the younger sister of The Cure bandmate [[Robert Smith (musician)|Robert Smith]], and together they have three sons and a daughter.


Thompson was part of the original lineup of The Cure, which also included [[Robert Smith (musician)|Robert Smith]], [[Michael Dempsey]], and [[Lol Tolhurst]] when the band was first formed in 1976; however, he was dropped by the time they released their debut album, ''[[Three Imaginary Boys]]'', in 1979 because his lead guitar style was at odds with Smith's growing preference for minimalist songwriting.<ref>''Ten Imaginary Years'' - ISBN 0-946391-87-4</ref> Formed the Exotic Pandas for a short period, He rejoined the band in 1983 on [[saxophone]] and helped record the [[album]] ''[[The Top (album)|The Top]]''. During the Top [[concert tour|tour]], Thompson played [[keyboard instrument|keyboard]] as well as the guitar, bass and saxophone. He also performed with [[The Glove]] when they appeared on [[television]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/the-glove |title=The Glove: Information from |publisher=Answers.com |date=2006-08-08 |accessdate=2014-07-15}}</ref>
Thompson was part of the original lineup of The Cure, which also included [[Robert Smith (musician)|Robert Smith]], [[Michael Dempsey]], and [[Lol Tolhurst]] when the band was first formed in 1976; however, he left by the time they released their debut album, ''[[Three Imaginary Boys]]'', in 1979 because his lead guitar style was at odds with Smith's growing preference for minimalist songwriting.<ref>''Ten Imaginary Years'' - ISBN 0-946391-87-4</ref> He rejoined the band in 1983 on [[saxophone]] and helped record the [[album]] ''[[The Top (album)|The Top]]''. During the Top [[concert tour|tour]], Thompson played [[keyboard instrument|keyboard]] as well as the guitar, bass and saxophone. He also performed with [[The Glove]] when they appeared on [[television]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/the-glove |title=The Glove: Information from |publisher=Answers.com |date=2006-08-08 |accessdate=2014-07-15}}</ref>


Thompson performed on four more [[recording studio|studio]] albums (''[[The Head on the Door]]'', ''[[Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me]]'', ''[[Disintegration (The Cure album)|Disintegration]]'' and ''[[Wish (The Cure album)|Wish]]'') and four [[live album]]s (''[[Concert (album)|Concert]]'', ''[[Entreat]]'', ''[[Paris (Cure live album)|Paris]]'' and ''[[Show (Cure live album)|Show]]'') as well as the videos ''[[The Cure in Orange]]'' and ''Picture Show'' . He also appears on the [[remix]] album ''[[Mixed Up (The Cure album)|Mixed Up]]'' and the deluxe issue of ''[[Three Imaginary Boys]]''.
Thompson performed on four more [[recording studio|studio]] albums (''[[The Head on the Door]]'', ''[[Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me]]'', ''[[Disintegration (The Cure album)|Disintegration]]'' and ''[[Wish (The Cure album)|Wish]]'') and four [[live album]]s (''[[Concert (album)|Concert]]'', ''[[Entreat]]'', ''[[Paris (Cure live album)|Paris]]'' and ''[[Show (Cure live album)|Show]]'') as well as the videos ''[[The Cure in Orange]]'' and ''Picture Show'' . He also appears on the [[remix]] album ''[[Mixed Up (The Cure album)|Mixed Up]]'' and the deluxe issue of ''[[Three Imaginary Boys]]''.
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Thompson left the Cure in 1994 to play with [[Jimmy Page]] and [[Robert Plant]] of [[Led Zeppelin]] during the [[Page and Plant]] tour of 1995.
Thompson left the Cure in 1994 to play with [[Jimmy Page]] and [[Robert Plant]] of [[Led Zeppelin]] during the [[Page and Plant]] tour of 1995.
He also played with [[Babacar (band)|Babacar]], the band formed by [[Boris Williams]] following his departure from The Cure.
He also played with [[Babacar (band)|Babacar]], the band formed by [[Boris Williams]] following his departure from The Cure.
Later Thompson formed his own solo project called ''Quietly Torn''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.picturesofyou.us/photos/96-99/98-quietlytorn-2.htm |title=Quietly Torn - Porl Thompson |publisher=Picturesofyou.us |date= |accessdate=2014-07-15}}</ref>
Later Thompson formed another project called ''Quietly Torn''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.picturesofyou.us/photos/96-99/98-quietlytorn-2.htm |title=Quietly Torn - Porl Thompson |publisher=Picturesofyou.us |date= |accessdate=2014-07-15}}</ref>


Thompson continued working with [[Robert Plant]] again when he joined the singer's group for the 2002 release [[Dreamland (Robert Plant album)|Dreamland]].
Thompson continued working with [[Robert Plant]] again when he joined the singer's group for the 2002 release [[Dreamland (Robert Plant album)|Dreamland]].


In 2002, Thompson also had an exhibition of his paintings in Cornwall, UK entitled "100% SKY". A book co-written with Sarah Brittain also entitled "100% Sky" was published in conjunction with the exhibition.
In 2002, Thompson also had an exhibition of his paintings in Cornwall, UK entitled "100% SKY".


He officially rejoined the band for a third time in June 2005 and recorded the live [[DVD]], ''[[The Cure: Festival 2005]]'' and appeared on their 13th studio album, ''[[4:13 Dream]]''.
He officially rejoined the band for a third time in June 2005 and recorded the live [[DVD]], ''[[The Cure: Festival 2005]]'' and appeared on their 13th studio album, ''[[4:13 Dream]]''.


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Thompson toured with The Cure for their 2007-2008 [[4Tour]].
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In 2007 Schecter Guitars released a Porl Thompson Signature model featuring graphics by the British [[artist]] Kev Grey


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Thompson also had the distinction of being the only other person, besides [[Robert Smith (musician)|Robert Smith]], to have worked with every other member of The Cure both past and present. Although he and [[Matthieu Hartley]] were never in the same line-up, the two of them did work together on the [[single (music)|single]] "[[I'm a Cult Hero]]".
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Thompson also toured with The Cure for their 2007-2008 [[4Tour]].

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Up until 2012 (when [[Reeves Gabrels]] joined to assume 2nd guitar duties) Thompson had the distinction of being the only other person, besides [[Robert Smith (musician)|Robert Smith]], to have worked with every other member of The Cure both past and present. Although he and [[Matthieu Hartley]] were never in the same line-up, the two of them did work together on the [[single (music)|single]] "[[I'm a Cult Hero]]".


Thompson and designer Andy Vella are the co-founders of Parched Art, which has produced many of the record sleeves found on The Cure albums, many of which Thompson drew or painted.
Thompson and designer Andy Vella are the co-founders of Parched Art, which has produced many of the record sleeves found on The Cure albums, many of which Thompson drew or painted.


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In 2007 Schecter Guitars released a Porl Thompson Signature model featuring graphics by the British [[artist]] Kev Grey
2013, now known as Pearl Thompson, collaborated with GonjaSufi in Los Angeles, California.
that was also featured in the book "108 Rock Star Guitars" by photographer Lisa S Johnson.

In 2013, now known as Pearl Thompson, collaborated with GonjaSufi, other various artistic projects and charities such as WAR CHILD that Thompson, along with other renown artists donated their own custom made Capparelli guitar for auction.


In March 2015, Pearl had his first US painting exhibition of abstract landscape paintings at Mr.Musichead Art Gallery on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California entitled: "...Through the eyes of birds." inspired by the remote Malibu canyons and desert landscapes.
Thompson continues to paint and is collaborating in various artistic project.


Thompson is noted as being reclusive and private about his personal life and is primarily now dedicated to painting.
Thompson currently lives on a houseboat in, England, UK.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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Pearl Thompson
Birth namePaul Stephen Thompson
Also known asPearl Thompson (Past: Porl Thompson)
Born (1957-11-08) 8 November 1957 (age 66)
London
OriginWimbledon, England
Genrespost-punk gothic rock, alternative rock, new wave, experimental
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter, Poet, Painter, Artist
Instrument(s)Guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, piano, bass guitar, saxophone, banjo, kazoo, vocals
Years active1976–present
Websitepearl-thompson.simdif.com

Pearl Thompson, was born in England, UK as "Paul Stephen Thompson" (8 November 1957) and previously for most of his professional career as "Porl Thompson", a musician best known for his work with The Cure.

Music

Thompson was part of the original lineup of The Cure, which also included Robert Smith, Michael Dempsey, and Lol Tolhurst when the band was first formed in 1976; however, he left by the time they released their debut album, Three Imaginary Boys, in 1979 because his lead guitar style was at odds with Smith's growing preference for minimalist songwriting.[1] He rejoined the band in 1983 on saxophone and helped record the album The Top. During the Top tour, Thompson played keyboard as well as the guitar, bass and saxophone. He also performed with The Glove when they appeared on television.[2]

Thompson performed on four more studio albums (The Head on the Door, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Disintegration and Wish) and four live albums (Concert, Entreat, Paris and Show) as well as the videos The Cure in Orange and Picture Show . He also appears on the remix album Mixed Up and the deluxe issue of Three Imaginary Boys.

Thompson left the Cure in 1994 to play with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin during the Page and Plant tour of 1995. He also played with Babacar, the band formed by Boris Williams following his departure from The Cure. Later Thompson formed another project called Quietly Torn.[3]

Thompson continued working with Robert Plant again when he joined the singer's group for the 2002 release Dreamland.

In 2002, Thompson also had an exhibition of his paintings in Cornwall, UK entitled "100% SKY".

He officially rejoined the band for a third time in June 2005 and recorded the live DVD, The Cure: Festival 2005 and appeared on their 13th studio album, 4:13 Dream.

Thompson toured with The Cure for their 2007-2008 4Tour.

Thompson also had the distinction of being the only other person, besides Robert Smith, to have worked with every other member of The Cure both past and present. Although he and Matthieu Hartley were never in the same line-up, the two of them did work together on the single "I'm a Cult Hero".

Thompson and designer Andy Vella are the co-founders of Parched Art, which has produced many of the record sleeves found on The Cure albums, many of which Thompson drew or painted.

In 2007 Schecter Guitars released a Porl Thompson Signature model featuring graphics by the British artist Kev Grey that was also featured in the book "108 Rock Star Guitars" by photographer Lisa S Johnson.

In 2013, now known as Pearl Thompson, collaborated with GonjaSufi, other various artistic projects and charities such as WAR CHILD that Thompson, along with other renown artists donated their own custom made Capparelli guitar for auction.

In March 2015, Pearl had his first US painting exhibition of abstract landscape paintings at Mr.Musichead Art Gallery on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California entitled: "...Through the eyes of birds." inspired by the remote Malibu canyons and desert landscapes.

Thompson is noted as being reclusive and private about his personal life and is primarily now dedicated to painting.

Discography

The Cure
Page and Plant
Robert Plant
Shelleyan Orphan
  • Humroot (1992)[4]
Babacar

References

  1. ^ Ten Imaginary Years - ISBN 0-946391-87-4
  2. ^ "The Glove: Information from". Answers.com. 8 August 2006. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Quietly Torn - Porl Thompson". Picturesofyou.us. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Humroot by Shelleyan Orphan @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 15 July 2014.

External links

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  1. ^ PEARL THOMPSONS PR
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