Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson is an award-winning professional Puppeteer based in the U.K. Lee has worked as a Puppeteer for over 20 years and has appeared on multiple television productions.​
He has worked on puppetry projects across America, India, Thailand, Iran and New Zealand. Creating corporate, music, comedy and educational puppet videos. Lee has also won awards at puppet festivals and is on the Council of the British Puppet Guild. Lee is very passionate about puppetry and makes content from his home studio and frequently releasing videos on his social media platforms. His work has been showcased at Puppet Slam events and Puppet Festivals internationally.
​​He has undertaken puppetry training from Muppet performer Mike Quinn, who very generously taught Lee the subtleties and advanced puppetry techniques (check out Mike Quinn’s ‘Secrets of Puppetry’ training to find out more). Lee also produces personalised puppet messages and greetings on Cameo, Hi-Ya and Memmo. He has a Patreon account that allows followers to see exclusive videos that aren’t shared on social media and has a range of merchandise featuring his puppet characters available to purchase.
Lee is a member of the British Puppet Guild’s Council and helps update the Guild’s social media platforms . Lee regularly hosts the online Guild events and has represented the Guild at events. In 2023 Lee won the ‘Present’s Plate’ award which was presented by Ronnie Le Drew.
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