David is a Senior Editor and podcast host at The Direct. He joined in November 2020 to cover the film industry, with a focus on Marvel, Star Wars, and DC. David's favorite subject to cover is the box office and the business side of Hollywood.
While working for The Direct, David worked as a high school English teacher from 2021-2023. He attended Florida Tech where he studied Multiplatform Journalism and worked as the Managing Editor of The Crimson newspaper during his junior year.
Follow David on Twitter (@daavidthompson) for his insightful, sarcastic, and silly tweets related to the universes he loves and the box office.
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David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles
Daryl Dixon Season 2, Here’s a Reminder of Everything We Learned at SDCC
Find out more about Season 2 from the cast of The Book of Carol.
Wait, So Did Riley Make the Team in Inside Out 2?
After all that, did Riley even make the team? Find out more about the Inside Out 2 ending.
Where Is Kim on Chicago PD: Did She Leave?
Find out the truth about Kim Burgess' whereabouts this season on Chicago PD.
Keith Colburn Has Health Scare on Newest Deadliest Catch Episode
Find out more about Keith Colburn's scary fall during Season 20, Episode 15.
Who Is Amirah J? 4 Things To Know About High Potential Actress - Wiki Bio Details
Get to know more about the young rising actress Amirah J recently seen on ABC.
Sequel to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Gets Major Update from Producer
The next chapter of the Planet of the Apes saga has been officially addressed.
Here's What Happened to the Menendez Brothers' Money After They Went to Jail
Wait, but who got the inheritance? Find out what happened to the Menéndez brothers' money.
Thursday Night Football Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)
Get to know the full cast and announcing crew for Amazon's Thursday Night Football broadcast.
Survivor 47 Tribes: Every Cast Members' Team In 2024 Season (Photos)
Learn more about the members making up these three distinct Survivor tribes.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Will Copy 1 Major Star Wars Trend (Report)
How the new DC universe will copy Star Wars may come as a huge surprise.
The Golden Bachelorette 2024 Spoilers - Joan's Finalists, Revealed
If you're itching to find out who Joan ends up with, then this is the place for you!
Is Civil War Movie President Republican or Democrat? Politics Explained by Director & Star
After streaming on Max, fans are curious if Nick Offerman's president is supposed to be Republican or Democrat.
DC Studios Announces First-Ever DCU Reboot Panel Event, And It's Happening Soon
James Gunn is ready to show off his new cinematic universe in a major way.
Hollywood Creatives Weigh In on the Evolution of 'Woke'
Learn more about top creatives reacting to 'Woke' as a commonly used description of TV and film.
Long-Awaited MCU Sequel At Risk Following Spider-Man 4 Announcement
Uh-oh, the anticipation for this MCU sequel reached an all-time low following a new announcement.
Who Is Brayden Rowley? Allegations With Taylor Frankie Paul from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
The genesis of much of the drama dealt with in Hulu's latest reality show starts with Brayden Rowley.
Tell Me Lies: How Many Seasons Will There Be In Total?
There's a shroud of uncertainty around the future of Tell Me Lies after Season 2.
Star Wars: All Animated Shows' Age Ratings & Parent Guides
Here's a breakdown for parents who need to know how appropriate Star Wars animated series' are for kids.
Who Is Catherine Missal? 4 Things to Know About Tell Me Lies Actress - Wiki Bio Details
Learn more about the actress who plays Bree on Hulu's Tell Me Lies series.
What Happened With Jenn and Devin? The Bachelorette Finale & Post-Release Fallout Breakdown
Devin is NOT looking good after The Bachelorette finale and Maria's comments.
WandaVision Creator Confirms Agatha Wanted to Kiss Wanda During Finale
Learn about the wide-ranging possibilities that could have happened during the final battle in WandaVision.
Michael Connelly and Jack Quaid Talk Bringing The Safe Man to Life in Audible Original
Explore how Michael Connelly’s The Safe Man transforms into an audio drama with Jack Quaid’s latest performance.
Silicon Valley Revival Chances Addressed by Thomas Middleditch
Hear from Thomas Middleditch about the possibility of bringing back Silicon Valley.
The Black Hamptons Season 3 Gets New Update Ahead of Release
There's hope for The Black Hamptons fans yearning for new episodes following Season 2.
What Happens to Rhaenyra In House of the Dragon Season 3 & 4 Based on the Book
Find out the future of Rhaenyra in the next two seasons of House of the Dragon.
Here's The Future of The How To Train Your Dragon Movie Franchise
Brace for impact as the future of the How To Train Your Dragon franchise revs up.
The Tower Cast and Crew Share Insights on Filming & Fantasy (Exclusive)
Hear about more about the behind-the-scenes of the upcoming film The Tower.
SDCC 2024: Here Were Some of the Best Offsites That Showed Up This Year
Explore all of the offsite locations The Direct explored at San Diego Comic-Con.
New Harley Quinn Actress on "Feminist" Version Without the Joker
Jamie Chung explains her new take on an animated Dr. Harleen Quinzel.
Inside Out 2's Delayed Disney+ Release Strategy Pays Off at Box Office
An old-school strategy led to new-school money for Pixar and Disney Animation.
The Beast Within Movie Ending Explained
Find out the truth about THAT ending of Kit Harington's new horror movie.
Robert Downey Jr. Explains Why He's Returning to Marvel as Villain Dr. Doom
Find out more about Robert Downey Jr.'s journey to return to the MCU.
My Adventures With Superman's Jack Quaid Announces Season 3 Production Start
San Diego Comic-Con led to major DC updates, including about one of its most successful animated projects.
Here's Why Emily In Paris Season 4 Is Now Only 5 Episodes Long
Find out the reasoning behind the shortened Emily In Paris Season 4 release.
Marvel Studios Announces Tom Holland's Replacement for New Spider-Man Release
Learn more about the voice actor for the titular character in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
Alien: Rogue Incursion VR Star Talks About Bringing Comics Character Zula Hendricks to Life (SDCC)
Hear from the writer and lead voice of the upcoming VR game Alien: Rogue Incursion.
Solar Opposites: Co-Creator Talks About Pushing the Limits of the Adult Series (SDCC Roundtable)
Learn more about the future of Solar Opposites with the cast and crew from SDCC.
Best Alien: Romulus Popcorn Buckets Ranked & How To Buy Each
Learn more about our official rankings of the Alien: Romulus Popcorn Buckets.
Deadpool & Wolverine Breaks 15 Box Office Records So Far (Updated)
After the lowest of lows, the MCU has ascended back to the mountain top!
What Happened to Abbey from Love on the Spectrum? Speculation Explained
Learn more about the rumored death of Abbey from Love on the Spectrum.