Matt Thompson is a versatile and accomplished drummer with a long-standing career in the music industry. He is most widely recognized as the drummer for the legendary heavy metal band King Diamond, a role he has held since 2000. Thompson's musical journey began early, and his formal training includes a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, which he earned in 2000. In addition to his work with King Diamond, he has performed with numerous other bands across various genres, including Shaolin Death Squad and Big City Outlaws.

"I've chosen Remo since I started playing. Remo was always the best choice." -Matt Thompson