Lt. Donald Thompson — A Nightmare on Elm Street Character Profile

About Lt. Donald Thompson

Nancy's father and Springwood police lieutenant investigating teen deaths.

Lt. Donald Thompson — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Police investigation, Firearm proficiency, Interrogation, Tactical planning

• Strength: 6.5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 7.5/10

Character Facts

Played by

John Saxon

Appears in

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Lt. Donald Thompson — colleague — Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp)

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