Larsen Thompson (born November 19, 2000) is an American actress, model, and dancer. She portrayed Pearl in the 2020 film of the same name.

Early life

Thompson began dancing at an early age when she was 4. At age 9, she was training in hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and ballet. At 12, she began traveling to international dance conventions.

Career

In 2013, she signed with Zuri Models children's talent agency. She appeared as a dancer/actor in shows, such as ''

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'', Disney Awards for Florida,

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with Christina Aguilera and Pitbull, Nickelodeon’s ''

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'', ''The Voice'', and ''X-factor''. At age 15, Thompson got her first big break when her choreographed

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video 'IDFWU' went viral, receiving over 4 million views in 2016. Later that year, her choreographed

video for 'Run The World' also went viral, receiving over 8 million views. Thompson also appeared in Sia's music video for '' The Greatest'', and

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' track '' American Money'' in 2016. In 2017, Thompson was featured in an official dance video for

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", and

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's video in " Chained to the Rhythm". In 2018, Thompson collaborated with

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for the brand's fragrance Friends of Daisy. Her debut feature film ''Bloodline'' with

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by Blum House Productions was released in September 2018. Thompson has modeled for

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, Puma, Gap, Hollister, and others. She has appeared as a backup dancer for artists, including

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, Sia, Silento, and more. She has also danced alongside

while on her Unbreakable Tour in Southern California, as well as dancing in commercials for

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, the Troll's movie with

, Vogue Italia x Gucci, and others.

Personal life

Thompson started dating ''

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'' actor Gavin Casalegno in 2016, but they quietly broke up on harmonious terms in 2022, according to sources close to the former couple.

Filmography

Music videos

References

External links

larsenthompson.com
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