Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson was born on September 4, 1995, in Winnipeg, Canada. Her career in acting began at the age of twelve, with her debut in the 2008 film “Make it Happen.” Early in her career, she also trained as an actor at the New York Film Academy. Beyond acting, Thompson is an accomplished dancer, having trained in multiple genres including contemporary, hip hop, ballet, and jazz since she was three years old. She competed internationally, earning a silver medal in contemporary dance at a world championship in Poland, before concluding her professional dance career at eighteen to focus on acting.

Her filmography includes minor roles in films such as “Lovesick” (2016), “I Still See You” (2018), and “Night Hunter” (2018). Thompson secured a major role in “The Return” (2020), further expanding her presence in film. Her television career saw a significant development with her portrayal of Molly Ross in the legal drama series “Burden of Truth” from 2018 to 2019. This role was particularly notable for Thompson as she connected with her character, who also experienced seizures; Thompson herself was diagnosed with epilepsy at 16 but has been seizure-free for many years with proper medication.

Thompson gained wider recognition for her role as Josephine Lightbourne in the post-apocalyptic science fiction series “The 100” from 2019 to 2020. Her casting in this role came about unexpectedly, suggested by a co-star who recognized her suitability for the villainous character. More recently, from 2021 to 2022, she appeared as Vanessa Clark in the Peacock TV series “One of Us Is Lying.” Outside of her acting work, Thompson is involved with the Orange Daisy Project, a campaign focused on promoting mental health among young women.