Brian Earl Thompson (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor. His career began with a small role in the 1984 film The Terminator. He played the villainous "Night Slasher" in the 1986 film Cobra.

Brian Thompson commonly refers to: Brian Thompson (businessman) (1974–2024), American insurance executive killed in 2024; Brian Thompson (actor) (born 1959), American screen actor; It may also refer to:

After seven auditions and a screen test, Brian earned the right to get impaled on a meat hook, then burned alive, Stallone's Cobra (1986). This began a string of credits that has left Thompson in and around some of Hollywood's biggest and most projects.

Feb 10, 2021 · In 1986, Brian Thompson made his breakdown through the film, Cobra where he played the villainous “Night Slasher”. He has played several characters in Star Trek: The Next Generation where he landed his first Star Trek role on the episode of A Matter of Honor portraying the role of a Klingon.

Dec 8, 2024 · From the fierce Night Slasher in “Cobra” to the fearsome Shao Kahn in “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation,” his performances have left a lasting impact on audiences. Brian Thompson made his mark in television. While Thompson has appeared in numerous films, his contributions to the small screen are equally noteworthy.

Brian Thompson portrayed the role of the villainous “Night Slasher” in the 1986 film ‘Cobra,’ which was a commercial success. He received much praise for his work, most notably from ‘The New York Times’.

May 28, 2021 · Yvonne Villasenor delivers an extensive interview with iconic actor Brian Thompson, often remembered as the villain in COBRA!

Feb 4, 2020 · Brian Thompson is probably one of the most recognized faces in the movies since his portrayal of villains throughout the years has been iconic. He appears so over the top and his characters are...

Jun 18, 2023 · From being the first one terminated by Arnold in James Cameron’s The Terminator (while still in college), to his tumultuous experience as the night...more. Actor Brian Thompson...

Jun 18, 2023 · Brian Thompson (Cobra, The Terminator, Miracle Mile) discusses his wild career w Zak & Dustin! Late night shoots on the set of James Cameron’s The Terminator, “interesting personalties” while filming Cobra, & how he got his part in Steve De Jarnatt’s Miracle Mile, are just a few of the wild stories Brian talks about in his interview!