Daniel Henry Edward Thompson (4 April 1939 – 23 September 2025) was an English multi-instrumentalist best known as a double bassist. He had a long musical career playing with a large variety of other musicians, particularly Richard Thompson and John Martyn.

For four years, between 1964 and 1967, he was a member of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, then led a trio that included guitarist John McLaughlin, and was a founding member of the British folk-jazz band Pentangle. Between 1987 and 2012 he also recorded six solo albums. He converted to Islam in 1990.

'Wotcher!' - The life and music of Danny Thompson - Mono Media Films, London

Pentangle feat. Danny Thompson- House Carpenter (Songs From The Two Brewers 8th, May 1970)

Danny Thompson - Idle Monday (Remastered 2023) (Whatever)