A Scottish-New Zealand actor known for his versatile performances in TV dramas and comedies, including the popular Australian series "Packed to the Rafters".
Erik Thomson is a Scottish-born New Zealand-Australian actor, renowned for his iconic portrayal of Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Young Hercules. He is also celebrated for his memorable roles in All Saints and Packed to the Rafters, cementing his status as a household name in Australian television.
Born circa 1967 in Inverness, Scotland, Thomson's family emigrated to New Zealand when he was just seven years old. He pursued his passion for the performing arts at the New Zealand Drama School in Wellington and later studied English Literature and drama at Victoria University of Wellington.
Thomson's journey to stardom began with several television roles in New Zealand, including Marlin Bay, a drama set in a casino and resort. His breakthrough role came when he played the god Hades in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Young Hercules, all three series of which were filmed in New Zealand.
In 1995, Thomson moved to Australia, where he landed regular roles in Pacific Drive, medical series All Saints (1999-2003), and The Alice (2005). He also made guest appearances in Wildside and Always Greener. Thomson's most notable role in Australia was as Dave Rafter in the Seven Network dramedy series Packed to the Rafters (2008-2013), which earned him widespread recognition.
Thomson's theatre credits include roles in Complete Works of Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Twelve Angry Men, and Angels in America. His film credits include The Black Balloon (2008) alongside Toni Collette, Somersault (2004) with Abbie Cornish and Sam Worthington, for which he won an Australian Film Institute Award, Accidents Happen (2009) with Geena Davis, and Storm Boy (2019) with Geoffrey Rush and Finn Little.
Thomson has been married to actress Caitlin McDougall since 1999. He has continued to work in television, starring in the series 800 Words (2015-2018) and recently being named in the cast for the upcoming project Kangaroo Island (2024). Throughout his career, Thomson has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, leaving an indelible mark on Australian television and film.
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