Chester Thompson
Known for Acting
Biography
Chester Cortez Thompson is an American musician. He is primarily a drummer, percussionist, session musician, producer, and teacher. Thompson is perhaps best known for working with Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention from 1973 to 1975, and with the progressive rock band Genesis from 1977 to 1992, and again in 2007. He is a current member of his jazz group, the Chester Thompson Trio, formed in 2011.
Filmography
Zappa
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required 2025 Mix
2025
as Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007
as Self (archive footage)
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
as Self (archive footage)
Santana: In Concert
2005
as Self - Keyboards
Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour
2004
as Self - Drums
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010
as Self - Drums
Genesis - Three Sides Live
1981
as Self - Drums
Santana: Supernatural Live
2000
as Self
Phil Collins - Serious Hits Live
1990
as Self - Drums, Percussion
Louder Than Rock
2023
as Self
Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004
2004
as Self - Drums
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982
as Self
God Is Able - Ron Kenoly
1994
as Drums and Percussion
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015
as Himself
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008
as Self
Genesis: The Video Show
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
1984
as Self