100 Word Bio – John Henry Thompson
John Thompson is the inventor and developer of Lingo and Xobjects, and author of the "Macromedia Director Lingo Workshop" book.  Until he left in 2001, he held the position of Chief Scientist, the highest engineering position at Macromedia.  He was a professor at New York University/Tisch Interactive Telecommunications Program, which is one of the first graduate degree programs in new media. He has been teaching interactive media using Macromedia Director since 1988 and has exhibited several interactive art pieces internationally.  He studied at the New York Student Art League, the Boston Museum School, and MIT.