Military Aide Thompson is a fictional character portrayed by Thomas Spencer in the TV series The West Wing.
They appear in 5 episodes out of a total of 155 aired
Episodes5
In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part I
episode S2.E1 october 2000The President is rushed to hospital following a shooting; staffers field questions on protection measures and executive authority. Flashbacks show how key staff members joined the Bartlet campaign.Bartlet's Third State of the Union
episode S2.E13 february 2001While a live TV show is broadcast from the West Wing following the State of the Union, the staff must covertly deal with a hostage situation in Colombia. CJ learns that a special guest at the state of the union has a black mark on his record that could taint the administration. Ainsley Hayes is afraid to meet the President in person.The War at Home
episode S2.E14 february 2001President Bartlet is fighting a war on two fronts as he tries to rescue hostages in Colombia and deal with explaining to his wife why he's breaking his word to her by running for a 2nd term.18th and Potomac
episode S2.E21 may 2001With hypothetical polling numbers showing them it will be political suicide, staffers prepare to announce the President's condition. As they do, a military crisis flares up in Haiti and Josh faces off against two senators who are against the Government's tobacco industry suit. But as badly as the day seems to be going, a tragedy will come from a car wreck at 18th and Potomac that will affect everything.365 Days
episode S6.E12 january 2005Leo returns to the White House to help bolster the administration, which is suffering from the loss of Josh, Donna, Will, and the Vice President to the next election campaign. Leo's first day back follows President Bartlet's last State of the Union address, and unlike in previous years there appears to be little momentum on bold, large-scale initiatives. Amidst numerous distractions that dilute the focus of the staff (kidnappings in Colombia, the First Lady's appearance at a NASCAR race, and petulant Congressmen), he challenges the administration on their agenda for their remaining year in office.
- In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part I
- Bartlet's Third State of the Union
- The War at Home
- 18th and Potomac
- 365 Days