Steve Thompson is an award-winning British screenwriter whose work spans prestige television and theater.
He created and produced “Vienna Blood” for BBC, ORF, and ZDF, which has run for four successful series, and co-wrote and produced “Leonardo” for Amazon, starring Aidan Turner. His significant contributions to iconic BBC series include multiple episodes of “Sherlock” and “Doctor Who,” while also creating the original series “Jericho” for ITV. Thompson’s versatility is evident in his work across genres, from legal drama “Silk” to espionage thriller “Deep State.”
Currently, he is working on the Apple TV thriller “Prime Target” starring Leo Woodhall and developing the Guy Ritchie series “Young Sherlock” for Amazon. His theater work has garnered equal acclaim – his debut play “Damages” won the Meyer Whitworth Award for Best New Play, while his second play “Whipping It Up” received an Olivier nomination and enjoyed a successful West End run.
Throughout his career, Thompson has earned multiple Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Award nominations and a British Screenwriters’ Award nomination, establishing himself as a leading voice in both television and theater.
Steve Is Appearing In These Sessions
Television on the Edge (of Your Seat): The Art of the Modern Thriller
Herringham Hall
Discover how to create the kind of addictive, suspense-driven television that keeps viewers obsessing until the very last frame.
