Eric Thompson emerged as a driver in the immediate post-war years primarily in endurance events, taking a class win at the 1949 Le Mans 24 Hours as well as handicap races at Goodwood. Between 1949 and 1953 he raced with success for the Aston Martin team.

His only Formula One championship appearance came at the 1952 British Grand prix when he finished a distant fifth place. He continued to race until the end of 1955, thereafter concentrating on his business as a Lloyds underwriter. In later years he became a dealer in rare motoring literature.

Martin Williamson