- Died26 / 04 / 1933
- Lions Tours1899
- International CapsLions
- Lions Origin SchoolsRGS Lancaster
- Lions Origin ClubsBarbarians, Lancashire, Manchester
Charles Thompson represented both his club and county in playing for Manchester and Lancashire before joining up with The British & Irish Lions in 1899.
He never played for England but was described by his Tour captain Matthew Mullineux as having “a good kick”, and demonstrated remarkable versatility as he could play at three-quarters and in the forwards as well.
Thompson played in 13 games of the Tour of Australia, and while Esmonde Martelli was preferred for the first Test, Thompson was selected for the final three after Mullineux shuffled his squad.
Thompson therefore finished the tour with three international wins to his name, and returned to Britain to represent the Barbarians.