Nick Thompson

Graphic Designer

Birthplace England

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About

English artist known as "Thumbs" who creates pop culture and cartoon inspired artwork. He has created parodies like Barty McFly and The Simpsons mixed with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He has worked for brands including Disney, Warner Bros and Universal. He has amassed more than 160,000 followers on his thumbs1 Instagram account. 

Before Fame

He spent most of his teenage years skating. He quit school around the age of 16. 

Trivia

He worked in his uncle's skate shop and became interested in skate art and design. He got the nickname "Thumbs" because he was always texting on his phone. As an adult, he enrolled in a local college to study graphic design.

Family Life

His wife urged him to do a graphic design course. He has daughters named Lola and Maggie. He named Maggie after The Simpsons' character.

Associated With

He has made art based on the Futurama character Professor Farnsworth played by Billy West.