Paul Thompson (footballer)
 Paul Derek Zetland Thompson (born 17 April 1973) is a retired English footballer who played as a striker.Thompson started his career with Redheugh Boys Club before signing for Hartlepool United in 1991. Thompson moved to non-league Gateshead in 1995 where he became the club's record goalscorer scoring 130 goals in 439 total appearances during four stints at the club.