Luke Thompson

Biography

Luke Thompson (born 4 July 1988) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Benedict, the second Bridgerton child, in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton (2020–present). He debuted in 2013 as Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe Theatre, earning him Ian Charleson and Evening Standard Theatre Award nominations. He also appeared in the BBC One drama In The Club (2014–2016).

Known For

Dunkirk

as Warrant Officer

Bridgerton

as Benedict Bridgerton

Misbehaviour

as Peter Hain

Kiss Me First

as Connor

Transatlantic

as Hiram 'Harry' Bingham

National Theatre Live: King Lear

as Edgar

Hamlet

as Laertes

In the Club

as Simon

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

as Lysander