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==Career==
==Career==
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, she left by the time they released their debut album, ''[[Three Imaginary Boys]]'', in 1979 because she went to college for art.<ref>''Ten Imaginary Years'' - {{ISBN|0-946391-87-4}}</ref> She 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. She 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 he went to college for art.<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'' . She 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'' . She also appears on the [[remix]] album ''[[Mixed Up (The Cure 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.
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.
She 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 another project called ''Quietly Torn''.
Later Thompson formed another project called ''Quietly Torn''.


Thompson continued working with [[Robert Plant]] again when she 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 her paintings in Cornwall, UK & Canada entitled "100% SKY".
In 2002, Thompson also had an exhibition of his paintings in Cornwall, UK & Canada entitled "100% SKY".


She 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]]''.


Thompson toured with The Cure for their 2007-2008 [[4Tour]].
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]] that was also featured in the book ''108 Rock Star Guitars' by photographer Lisa S. Johnson.
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, she 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 [[Caparelli]] guitar for auction.
In 2013, now known as Pearl Thompson, he 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 [[Caparelli]] guitar for auction.


In March 2015, Pearl had her 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.
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.


Early 2016, Pearl relocated to the Mojave desert, designed the artwork for [[Lol Tolhurst|"Lol" Laurence Tolhurst]] autobiography "Cured" with a limited edition of 13 laser cut books that display textured handmade silver stars.
Early 2016, Pearl relocated to the Mojave desert, designed the artwork for [[Lol Tolhurst|"Lol" Laurence Tolhurst]] autobiography "Cured" with a limited edition of 13 laser cut books that display textured handmade silver stars.
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Pearl is also heavily featured on the album ''[[Callus (Gonjasufi album)|Callus]]'' by [[Gonjasufi]] released in August 2016 by [[Warp (record label)|Warp Records]].
Pearl is also heavily featured on the album ''[[Callus (Gonjasufi album)|Callus]]'' by [[Gonjasufi]] released in August 2016 by [[Warp (record label)|Warp Records]].


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


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 06:33, 13 February 2018

Pearl Thompson
Pearl Thompson in 2015 featuring new paintings
Pearl Thompson in 2015 featuring new paintings
Background information
Birth namePaul Stephen Thompson
Also known asPearl Thompson, Porl Thompson
Born (1957-11-08) 8 November 1957 (age 66)
Surrey, England
OriginWimbledon, Surrey, England
GenresPost-punk, gothic rock, new wave, alternative rock, psychedelic rock, lo-fi, experimental
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, artist
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer, keyboard, piano, saxophone, kazoo, banjo, vocals
Years active1976–present
Websitewww.aboxofstrangethings.com

Pearl Thompson (born Paul Stephen Thompson 8 November 1957 in Surrey), previously known as Porl Thompson, is an English musician best known for her work with The Cure.

Career

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 he went to college for art.[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 . She 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.

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 & Canada 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 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, he 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 Caparelli 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.

Early 2016, Pearl relocated to the Mojave desert, designed the artwork for "Lol" Laurence Tolhurst autobiography "Cured" with a limited edition of 13 laser cut books that display textured handmade silver stars.

Pearl is also heavily featured on the album Callus by Gonjasufi released in August 2016 by Warp Records.

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

Discography

The Cure
Gonjasufi
Page and Plant
Robert Plant
Shelleyan Orphan
  • Humroot (1992)[3]
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. ^ "Humroot by Shelleyan Orphan @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
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