In 2006, he was joined by Mate Bulić, Tiho Orlić, Dražen Zečić, Ivan Mikulić and Baruni for a performance in front of 60,000. Thompson annually performs for Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day in Perković's hometown of Čavoglave. The name 'Thompson' comes from the Thompson submachine gun, which was Perković's nickname. The remaining members of the band (as of Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj tour) are: Damir Lipošek Kex, Fedor Boić, Damir Šomen, & Tomislav Mandarić. The lineup also includes Tiho Orlić as supporting vocalist and bass guitarist, while the remaining members of the bend are less prominent. Thompson is often considered his stage name.
The frontman, songwriter and lead vocalist of Thompson is Marko Perković, who is often identified with the band.
