Luke Thompson, best known as Benedict Bridgerton from the hit series Bridgerton, recently surprised fans by revealing he’s a quarter Indian through his grandmother.
Born in Southampton in 1988, he moved to France at age two and grew up bilingual in French and English. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Thompson has built a versatile acting career, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for ‘A Little Life’, appearing in BBC dramas, and featuring in films like ‘Dunkirk’.
During a recent promo interview for Bridgerton Season 4, Luke Thompson casually revealed he’s “quarter Indian,” as his grandmother is Indian-English. Speaking with Sakshma Srivastav, he said, “Well, I am quarter Indian. Yeah, yeah, my grandmother is Indian, well, Indian English. So it would be lovely to come and meet my Indian fans one day." The revelation quickly went viral, earning him even more admiration from fans.
This season, Benedict takes the lead in a Cinderella-style romance, featuring a classic masked ball. He meets Sophie Baek, played by Korean-Australian Yerin Ha, sparking romance amid lush Regency costumes and emotional twists. Season 4 is split into two parts: the first half drops on January 29, and the rest on February 26, 2026, offering a deeper look at Benedict’s story.
Beyond ‘Bridgerton’, Luke stays busy on stage. In 2025, he starred in Tim Crouch’s play ‘An Oak Tree’ at London’s Young Vic, showing his dedication to theater as well as screen acting.
