Marc Thompson, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?
Marc Thompson, fan favorite voice actor of over 40 Star Wars audiobooks joins Elora and Dave to share what Star Wars means to him. We discuss his journey from childhood Star Wars fandom to narrating iconic stories like Heir to the Empire and The Rise of Skywalker. We talk about the art of voice acting, his approach to voicing legendary characters like Luke Skywalker, Thrawn, and Yoda, as well as bringing the stories to life.
Thompson also reflects on the impact of Star Wars video games, particularly how they expand storytelling beyond the films. He highlights the importance of audiobooks in deepening character arcs, offering fans new perspectives on figures like Darth Vader and Kylo Ren.
The conversation touches on Lucasfilm’s creative process, the evolution of Star Wars storytelling, and Thompson’s personal favorite projects, including Dark Disciple. Throughout our conversation, Marc shows that he’s not just another voice, but also a true fan!
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Marc Thompson is an American voice actor who has worked for Konami Cross Media NY, NYAV Post and DuArt Film and Video. His most well-known role was in MTV's Daria (1997–2002), where he voiced numerous male characters including Kevin Thompson, Anthony DeMartino, and Timothy O'Neill. He is notable for voicing the titular character in Robocar Poli. He voices Casey Jones in the 2003 version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoons and video games; and is also the voice of Tepig, Primeape, Gliscor, Krookodile, and Gengar in the Pokémon television series. He is the narrator of numerous Star Wars audio books including the Legacy of the Force and Fate of the Jedi series. He earned his BFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1997.
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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?
Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield
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