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Caroline Thompson

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Caroline Thompson

Born April 23, 1956 in Washington D.C., USA14 films

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Caroline Thompson (born April 23, 1956) is an American novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer. She wrote the screenplays for Tim Burton's films Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Corpse Bride. She co-wrote the story for Edward Scissorhands and recently co-adapted a new stage version of the film with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne. Recently it has been announced that she will adapt the screenplay for the film version of Wicked Lovely, a bestselling fantasy series.

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14 films
  1. TBAThe Big WarWriter
  2. TBASnootworldWriter
  3. 2024Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance VersionOriginal Film Writer
  4. 2018Welcome to MarwenScreenplay
  5. 2008City of EmberScreenplay
  6. 2005Corpse BrideScreenplay
  7. 2001Snow WhiteTeleplay
  8. 1997BuddyScreenplay
  9. 1994Black BeautyScreenplay
  10. 1993The Nightmare Before ChristmasScreenplay
  11. 1993The Secret GardenScreenplay
  12. 1993Homeward Bound: The Incredible JourneyScreenplay
  13. 1991The Addams FamilyScreenplay
  14. 1990Edward ScissorhandsStory