Creator Spotlight: Jill Thompson

Welcome to Our Newest Edition of Creator Spotlight!

Our recurring feature that shines a light on comic creators selling original art on the Raremarq marketplace, offering fans an inside look at their journeys and contributions to the industry.

Today, we’re proud to spotlight Jill Thompson — an Eisner Award–winning comic book artist renowned for her elegant, expressive watercolor style and distinctive storytelling voice. Over the years, Thompson has collaborated with top publishers including DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and BOOM! Studios, earning widespread acclaim for her work across a diverse range of titles.

She is perhaps best known for her beloved creator-owned series Scary Godmother, which was adapted into an animated film on Cartoon Network and has garnered a dedicated fanbase worldwide. Her impressive portfolio also includes standout contributions to Wonder Woman, Sandman, Beasts of Burden, and numerous celebrated DC Vertigo titles — each highlighting her versatility and artistic depth.

With her graceful style and masterful storytelling, Jill Thompson remains a true icon in the world of comics.

Tell us about yourself and what got you interested in drawing

I’m Jill Thompson, Eisner hall of famer and creator of Scary Godmother, Magic Trixie, co-creator of Finals, Beasts of Burden and many more. People will also know me from my work on Wonder Woman, Sandman, The Invisibles and lots of other things. Or you might know me because you love Halloween and grew up watching the Scary Godmother on Cartoon Network.

Who were some of your early inspirations?

My earliest inspirations were Charles Schulz and Peanuts, all Archie Comics, but especially those drawn by Harry Lucey and Dan DeCarlo, plus Bob Bolling’s Little Archie. Later, it was Conan by John Buscema, Spider-Man by John Romita Sr., and John Byrne and Terry Austin on X-Men. After that, I found the Hernandez Bros. and Love and Rockets, ElfQuest by Wendy and Richard Pini, everything by P. Craig Russell and Nexus by Steve Rude and Mike Baron. Then Moebius, Rumiko Takahashi and so many European and Japanese artists. The Universal Monster movies made a huge impression on me as well as old children’s books my grandmother read to me and book series I got from the Scholastic Book Club from school. Sesame Street was actually a huge influence in my life. I’m still trying to learn how to create muppet style puppets and giant puppet costumes so I can make a muppety Scary Godmother world.

What are some of your favorite comics you’ve worked on?

I've loved most everything I’ve done, but obviously my favorite things are those I’ve created or co-created. Finals was such a great collaboration. I loved Sandman, too.

Favorite character(s) to draw?

Scary Godmother, obviously.
But I love to draw Halloween stuff and classic monsters. I love drawing comic characters, but putting them in costumes/fashion from another era. That’s a fun take on established characters.

What are you currently working on?

I’ve been slowly working on more Scary Godmother stuff. Books and merchandise (like the stuff on my website and more). I’m compiling recipes for a Scary Godmother cookbook, but because I have long covid in the form of peripheral neuropathy, it’s slow going for many reasons. But, I’m making good progress!

Where can fans find you?

Other than here? I’m on Instagram, Tik Tok, Bluesky and Hive (when I remember I’m there) @thejillthompson

And when I can get to comic festivals around the world, I love to go!

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