Judith Thompson

Judith Thompson is a Professor in the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing at the University of Guelph's College of Arts. She is a renowned playwright, director, screenwriter, actor, and producer, celebrated for her contributions to theatre, film, and television.

Education: BA in English at Queen’s University, followed by acting studies at the National Theatre School of Canada.

Research Interests: Focus on playwriting, screenwriting, and exploring themes in theatre and film. Her works blend creativity with critical acclaim, spanning plays, films, TV movies, and radio plays. Notable works include The Crackwalker, Lost and Delirious, and Such Creatures.

Awards: Officer of the Order of Canada, Governor General Awards, Toronto Arts Award, and Susan Smith Blackburn Award. Her creativity has been consistently recognized in both national and international contexts.

Notable Works: Plays (I Am Yours, Lion in the Streets), films (Perfect Pie), and radio plays (Quickening). She has also contributed to TV movies like Turning to Stone.