Ruth Thompson

• Born 1967

Thompson is primarily known as an illustrator, mostly for books and magazines. She also has done work on role playing cards. In comic books, Ruth Thompson did work for Palliard Press in Xxenophile in 1990 and the Xxenophile feature Volcanic Nights in 1992. Ruth Thompson has won the following awards and honors: Bradley Endowed Scholarship, University of Alabama, 1989; Magna Cum Laude, University of Alabama, 1990; Phi Beta Kappa, University of Alabama, 1990; Best Monochrome-Amateur, Worldcon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1989; Best Amateur- Peer Award, Worldcon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1989; L.Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Award, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1992; Chesley Award Best Monochrome, Unpublished, 1993; Best Demonstration of Craft, Kansas City Renaissance Faire, 1995; Best Signage for Craft Shop, Kansas City Renaissance Faire, 1997; Best Shop Presentation, Kansas City Renaissance Faire, 1997; Queen’s Award, Minnesota Renaissance Faire, 1998; Best New Shop, Colorado Renaissance Faire, 1999; and Best Signpost Design, Kansas City Renaissance Faire, 1999.