Discover the Cosmos with Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson is a science broadcaster, author and self confessed geek, with a lifelong passion for making science and in particular space accessible to audiences of all ages. Familiar to viewers from Stargazing Live, The One Show, Good Morning Britain and numerous television and radio appearances, he also tours the UK with his award winning Spectacular Science Show (Edinburgh Fringe’s Best Kid’s Show 2019) now in its tenth touring year. Mark has authored ten books on astronomy and space, including the bestselling 101 Facts You Didn’t Know About Space and this year’s 101 Facts You Didn’t Know About Deep Space. He is a sought after speaker and event host who has lectured at the Royal Astronomical Society, the Royal Institution, and the Norwich Science Festival and has hosted international events such as SpaceCom Expo. He holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of East Anglia and is a dedicated charity supporter and patron of the Norwich Science Festival, Youth STEMM Awards, and The Sleep Charity, having raised tens of thousands for charity by climbing Mount Kinabalu, trekked across the Arctic delivered the world’s longest ever lecture; 140 hours and 40 seconds!
In October 2026, I’m walking 84 miles along the Norfolk Coast — without stopping — in memory of my Mum and Dad.