A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Thompson had always had a passion for music and for singing. After appearing in every talent show throughout her education, she knew that she was destined to be a performer and moved to Los Angeles after graduating from high school. Her parents, while not thrilled she was throwing away college, supported their only daughter just the same. It took several years before she finally broke out into the business as the lead singer for a new band. And the rest is history.