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{{Short description|American banker and politician}}
Mick Thomson (born Mickael Gordon Thomson on November 3, 1973) is the lead guitarist for the nine-piece [[Nu-metal|Nu-Metal]] band [[Slipknot|Slipknot]]. Thomson is known as #7 in the band.
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Before Slipknot, Thomson was in the band [[Bodypit|Bodypit]] with former Slipknot members [[:Anders Colsefini|Anders Colsefini]], [[Donnie Steele|Donnie Steele]] and current bassist [[Paul Gray|Paul Gray]]. He was the only guitarist for Slipknot, before Jim entered Slipknot as the rhythm guitarist.
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Mick Thompson
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| birth_place = [[Poteau, Oklahoma]]
| residence =
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| office = [[Oklahoma State Banking Department|Oklahoma State Banking Commissioner]]
| governor = [[David Walters]] <small>1992-1995</small><br>[[Frank Keating]] <small>1995-2003</small><br>[[Brad Henry]] <small>2003-2011</small><br>[[Mary Fallin]] <small>2011-2019</small><br>[[Kevin Stitt]]
| term_start = September 1, 1992
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| occupation = [[Banker]], [[Politician]]
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]
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| alma_mater = [[Southeastern Oklahoma State University]]<br>[[Northeastern State University]]<br>[[University of Colorado at Boulder]]
| office2 = [[Oklahoma House of Representatives|Oklahoma House Majority Leader]]
| term_start2 = 1983
| term_end2 = 1984
| predecessor2 =
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| office3 = [[Oklahoma House of Representatives|Oklahoma State Representative]] from [[Poteau, Oklahoma]]
| term_start3 = 1976
| term_end3 = 1984
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'''Mick Thompson''' is an American [[banker]] and [[politician]] from [[Oklahoma]] who is serving as the [[Oklahoma State Banking Department|State Banking Commissioner]] for the State of Oklahoma. Thompson was initially appointed by [[Governor of Oklahoma]] [[David Walters]] in 1992, and reappointed by Governor [[Frank Keating]] in 1996 and 2000. Governor [[Brad Henry]] reappointed Thompson in 2004 and 2008. In 2012, Thompson was reappointed by Governor [[Mary Fallin]].
As the lead guitarist in Slipknot, Mick is known for having the tattoo with the word ‘seven’ on his right arm. He even has the number ‘7’ in the truss rod cover of his B.C Warlock guitar and the word “SEVEN” in the inlay of his Ibanez MTM-1 guitar.
 
==Early life and career==
He uses alternate picking and drop tuning as his own guitar technique.
Thompson earned his bachelor's degree from [[Southeastern Oklahoma State University]], his master's from [[Northeastern State University]] and also holds a graduate degree in banking from the [[University of Colorado at Boulder]]. After finishing his education, Thompson joined the Central National Bank in [[Poteau, Oklahoma]], eventually serving as that bank's executive vice president from 1977 to 1990.
In the album Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) Mick and Jim have finally added guitar solos in the album, unlike the previous 2 albums, because Slipknot’s producer Ross Robinson thinks that adding guitar solos is not suitable for their music.
 
==State Gear representative==
In 1976, Thompson was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to the [[Oklahoma House of Representatives]]. During his tenure as a State Representative, Thompson would chair the House Banking and Finance Committee and even serve as the House's [[Floor Leader|Majority Floor Leader]] from 1983 to 1984, the House's third highest position. Under Thompson's tenure as chair of the banking committee, the [[Oklahoma Legislature]] enacted Oklahoma's first branch banking and multi-bank holding company laws.
*[[B.C._Rich|B.C.Rich]] Signature Warlock tuned B, F#, B, E, G#, C# (Mick Stopped endorsing B.C.Rich in 2004 due to a disagreement over how the model was marketed)
*B.C.Rich Custom shop Warlock tuned B, F#, B, E, G#, C# with "HATE" inlay on fretboard
*B.C.Rich Custom shop Bich tuned B, F#, B, E, G#, C#
*B.C.Rich Custom shop Warlock tuned A, E, A, F#, B with "HATE" inlay on fretboard
*[[Ibanez|Ibanez]] MTM1 tuned B, F#, B, E, G#, C# with "SEVEN" inlay on fretboard
*Ibanez MTM2 tuned B, F#, B, E, G#, C#
 
After leaving the Legislature, Thompson became the President of the Oklahoma Community Banking Association from 1988 to 1990.
Other guitars : Jackson Custom King V, Jackson Dinky Reverse,
 
==State Banking Department==
Effects : Boss GX 700, Boss GT-3, Ibanez TS-9, Electro Harmonix Bassballs, Digitech Turbo Flange
Following the election of Democrat [[David Walters]] as [[Governor of Oklahoma]] in 1991, Thompson served as Governor Walter's Director of Communications. In September 1992, Walters appointed Thompson to serve as the [[Oklahoma State Banking Department|Oklahoma State Banking Commissioner]]. As Banking Commissioner, Thompson is responsible for overseeing the State Banking Department, chairing the State Banking Board, and regulating the financial services industry in Oklahoma.
 
[[Frank Keating]], Walter's successor as governor, reappointed Thompson in 1996 and 2000. [[Brad Henry]], Keating's successor, reappointed Thompson in 2004 and 2008.<ref>{{cite news
Amplifiers : Mesa Boogie Simulclass, Marshall JMP1, Carvin 4x12 Speaker Cabinet
| last = Price
| first = Marie
| title = Governor reappoints Thompson as state banking commissioner
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| publisher = [[The Journal Record]]
| date = 2000-05-16
| url = http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4182/is_20000516/ai_n10137803/
}}</ref> Henry's successor, Governor Mary Fallin, reappointed Thompson in 2012.
 
==Personal life==
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Thompson resides in [[Edmond, Oklahoma]].
Gear Notes:'''
B.C.Rich Model are no longer played on stage due to contractual obligations with Ibanez but are still possibly used in studio recordings.
This is not a complete list.
 
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