Chris Thompson
@chrisxl5.bsky.social
He/him. Aro.Author of fictional tech manuals and graphic novels, filmmaker and special effects artist.🪐 Most known for Thunderbirds, Space 1999, Doctor Who and Blake’s 7 related things…
Based in Belfast.
Based in Belfast.
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Chris Thompson
@chrisxl5.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Hi, i’m new here. I write, draw, build and animate cool stuff for Thunderbirds, Doctor Who, Space 1999 and [REDACTED]. Don’t be afraid to say hello!
Probably the most ambitious alt effect in the entire classic series of Doctor Who, The Myrka, here to completely change the tone of parts 2 and 3 of Warriors of the Deep.
Brought to life as both a puppet and a cg scan of the puppet designed by Chris Stevens.
Brought to life as both a puppet and a cg scan of the puppet designed by Chris Stevens.
December 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Probably the most ambitious alt effect in the entire classic series of Doctor Who, The Myrka, here to completely change the tone of parts 2 and 3 of Warriors of the Deep.
Brought to life as both a puppet and a cg scan of the puppet designed by Chris Stevens.
Brought to life as both a puppet and a cg scan of the puppet designed by Chris Stevens.
We took a break for a couple of seasons, but we’re back, yeeting bits of plastic across a room for Doctor Who Season 21!
Almost 470 shots across 5 stories, more than half of which are in Warriors of the Deep alone, which I'm pretty sure sets a record.
Almost 470 shots across 5 stories, more than half of which are in Warriors of the Deep alone, which I'm pretty sure sets a record.
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We took a break for a couple of seasons, but we’re back, yeeting bits of plastic across a room for Doctor Who Season 21!
Almost 470 shots across 5 stories, more than half of which are in Warriors of the Deep alone, which I'm pretty sure sets a record.
Almost 470 shots across 5 stories, more than half of which are in Warriors of the Deep alone, which I'm pretty sure sets a record.
Glad to see the FX for Blake's 7 Series 2 going down so well. :)
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Glad to see the FX for Blake's 7 Series 2 going down so well. :)
Me? Hijack a podcast to talk about my special interest? Never!
Chris Thompson is dropping by for this week's episode of The Security Hazard Show to share his love of Tokusatsu and all things Gerry Anderson! Tune in on Wednesday at 6:00 PM UK Time to watch live!
October 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Me? Hijack a podcast to talk about my special interest? Never!
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The Holmwood Foundation has 27 people being paid a professional wage for their time. A large majority of them identify as queer.
Please help us.
THF is a found fiction horror podcast designed as a sequel to the novel #Dracula
#queermedia #crowdfunding #fictionpodcast #audiodrama
Please help us.
THF is a found fiction horror podcast designed as a sequel to the novel #Dracula
#queermedia #crowdfunding #fictionpodcast #audiodrama
Coming soon: The Holmwood Foundation - Season Two
Season Two of the horror-fiction audio drama about possession, queer identity, and Dracula's severed head!
www.kickstarter.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The Holmwood Foundation has 27 people being paid a professional wage for their time. A large majority of them identify as queer.
Please help us.
THF is a found fiction horror podcast designed as a sequel to the novel #Dracula
#queermedia #crowdfunding #fictionpodcast #audiodrama
Please help us.
THF is a found fiction horror podcast designed as a sequel to the novel #Dracula
#queermedia #crowdfunding #fictionpodcast #audiodrama
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One of the most important Who stories for me. I trace my interest in lighthouse yarns to this (I'm working on a lighthouse movie.) I also got to help out @chrisxl5.bsky.social and his team with the optional new VFX for the Blu-ray edition– which was one of the best adventures of my life.
September 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
One of the most important Who stories for me. I trace my interest in lighthouse yarns to this (I'm working on a lighthouse movie.) I also got to help out @chrisxl5.bsky.social and his team with the optional new VFX for the Blu-ray edition– which was one of the best adventures of my life.
The B7 series 2 trailer is now live with more spaceships, explosions and general tomfoolery...
August 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The B7 series 2 trailer is now live with more spaceships, explosions and general tomfoolery...
Woop! I've contributed a little bit to this :)
Thunderbirds are GO! 🚀
The most complete and faithful presentation of Thunderbirds to date – fully restored in original 4:3 aspect ratio with audio options and packed with over 8 hours of bonus content across 11 discs 🤯
Pre-order yours here! gerryanderson.com/products/thu...
The most complete and faithful presentation of Thunderbirds to date – fully restored in original 4:3 aspect ratio with audio options and packed with over 8 hours of bonus content across 11 discs 🤯
Pre-order yours here! gerryanderson.com/products/thu...
August 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Woop! I've contributed a little bit to this :)
Say hello to the new Liberator for Blake's 7 series 2. Made by Richard Ashton from as much reference from the original as we could get but also fully collapsible and side mounted.
July 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Say hello to the new Liberator for Blake's 7 series 2. Made by Richard Ashton from as much reference from the original as we could get but also fully collapsible and side mounted.
Phenomenal work from Lee, there's sooo much I wanna talk about with this set.
July 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Phenomenal work from Lee, there's sooo much I wanna talk about with this set.
I hope nothing goes wrong with the giant, atomic powered deforestation machine…
July 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I hope nothing goes wrong with the giant, atomic powered deforestation machine…
Doing Dundalk Comic Con tomorrow, so I figured I'd put a short reel of the alternate FX we've done for the Doctor Who Blu-rays. (that we can talk about)
July 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Doing Dundalk Comic Con tomorrow, so I figured I'd put a short reel of the alternate FX we've done for the Doctor Who Blu-rays. (that we can talk about)
Lovely work from Lee as usual.
I've done a little bit of work on this set. :) Looking forward to ya'll seeing it.
I've done a little bit of work on this set. :) Looking forward to ya'll seeing it.
Thrilled to reveal the cover for #DoctorWho The Collection Season 13! We're back again, giving our beloved show the love it deserves!
(10 points to the first person who spots what the background to this one is).
(10 points to the first person who spots what the background to this one is).
July 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Lovely work from Lee as usual.
I've done a little bit of work on this set. :) Looking forward to ya'll seeing it.
I've done a little bit of work on this set. :) Looking forward to ya'll seeing it.
Got to have a mess about with the lads on an AR wall. :)
June 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Got to have a mess about with the lads on an AR wall. :)
Fancy myself a tropical retreat on a faraway South-Pacific island with nothing but the sea, sand and fleet of high-tech rescue vehicles to worry about... #Thunderbirds
June 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Fancy myself a tropical retreat on a faraway South-Pacific island with nothing but the sea, sand and fleet of high-tech rescue vehicles to worry about... #Thunderbirds
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After months of waiting, Finally, the Stingray Technical Manual has arrived.
It's Stunning! So Beautifully put together and the Love that's been given to it. Just Amazing!
Thank you to Everyone involved in the Gerry Anderson Entertainment Team 😊
#Stingray #WASP #GerryAnderson
#Entertainment
It's Stunning! So Beautifully put together and the Love that's been given to it. Just Amazing!
Thank you to Everyone involved in the Gerry Anderson Entertainment Team 😊
#Stingray #WASP #GerryAnderson
#Entertainment
June 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
After months of waiting, Finally, the Stingray Technical Manual has arrived.
It's Stunning! So Beautifully put together and the Love that's been given to it. Just Amazing!
Thank you to Everyone involved in the Gerry Anderson Entertainment Team 😊
#Stingray #WASP #GerryAnderson
#Entertainment
It's Stunning! So Beautifully put together and the Love that's been given to it. Just Amazing!
Thank you to Everyone involved in the Gerry Anderson Entertainment Team 😊
#Stingray #WASP #GerryAnderson
#Entertainment
The best bit about finishing a book…
June 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The best bit about finishing a book…
Season 2.
Completed.
Delivered.
Approved.
Completed.
Delivered.
Approved.
June 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Season 2.
Completed.
Delivered.
Approved.
Completed.
Delivered.
Approved.
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Working on the Star Trek Fact Files might have been my dream job, but was everyone who worked there a fan? Were some who couldn't believe that they had to care about all of this incredibly nerdy shit? I sometimes wonder…
June 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Working on the Star Trek Fact Files might have been my dream job, but was everyone who worked there a fan? Were some who couldn't believe that they had to care about all of this incredibly nerdy shit? I sometimes wonder…
Going to bring some spaceships and the team to Dundalk this July. Do drop in and say hi :)
Go Team! Our VFX team is heading to Dundalk Comic Con 5th July Fairways Hotel. And we are bringing along some screen used props. Hope to see you there! Let’s talk
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@gerryanderson.bsky.social @bbcstudios.bsky.social @chrisxl5.bsky.social
May 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Going to bring some spaceships and the team to Dundalk this July. Do drop in and say hi :)
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We’re a women-led sci-fi audio drama that’s trying to pay our cast/crew. Here’s our crowdfunding pitch :)
If you’re interested in donating: www.gofundme.com/f/support-ne...
If you’re interested in auditioning: www.castingcall.club/projects/ben...
#scifi #voiceactors #indieaudiodrama #gofundme
If you’re interested in donating: www.gofundme.com/f/support-ne...
If you’re interested in auditioning: www.castingcall.club/projects/ben...
#scifi #voiceactors #indieaudiodrama #gofundme
May 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
We’re a women-led sci-fi audio drama that’s trying to pay our cast/crew. Here’s our crowdfunding pitch :)
If you’re interested in donating: www.gofundme.com/f/support-ne...
If you’re interested in auditioning: www.castingcall.club/projects/ben...
#scifi #voiceactors #indieaudiodrama #gofundme
If you’re interested in donating: www.gofundme.com/f/support-ne...
If you’re interested in auditioning: www.castingcall.club/projects/ben...
#scifi #voiceactors #indieaudiodrama #gofundme
I helped make a lil guy!
Thunderbird 4 is GO! 🌊
Gordon Tracy would be proud to pilot this sub! Secure yours for an early bird price.
🫧 Limited edition collectible model from a new, authentic tool
🫧 Pod floor display
🫧 Luxury packaging matching our Thunderbirds range
andr.sn/TB4
Gordon Tracy would be proud to pilot this sub! Secure yours for an early bird price.
🫧 Limited edition collectible model from a new, authentic tool
🫧 Pod floor display
🫧 Luxury packaging matching our Thunderbirds range
andr.sn/TB4
May 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I helped make a lil guy!
A veritable swarm of Thunderbirds...
April 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A veritable swarm of Thunderbirds...