| John Thompson | |
| Fullname: | John William Thompson |
| Birth Date: | 1888 |
| Birth Place: | Alnwick, England |
| Position: | Winger |
| Years1: | 1905–1906 |
| Clubs1: | Alnwick Town |
| Years2: | 1906–1907 |
| Clubs2: | North Shields Athletic |
| Years3: | 1907–1910 |
| Clubs3: | Sunderland |
| Caps3: | 34 |
| Goals3: | 15 |
| Years4: | 1910–1912 |
| Clubs4: | Preston North End |
| Caps4: | 58 |
| Goals4: | 9 |
John William Thompson (1888 – after 1911) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger for Sunderland.[1]