Ernest O. Thompson
| Ernest O. Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 1, 1933 – January 8, 1965 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | Pat Morris Neff | 
| Succeeded by | Byron M. Tunnell | 
| 12th Mayor of Amarillo | |
| In office April 1929 – May 31, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Bivins | 
| Succeeded by | Ross D. Rogers | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ernest Othmer Thompson March 24, 1892 Alvord, Texas, U.S. | 
| Died | June 28, 1966 (aged 74) | 
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Spouse | May Esther Peterson  (m. 1924; died 1952) | 
| Education | University of Texas (LLB) | 
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States | 
| Branch/service | United States Army | 
| Rank | General | 
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II | 
Ernest Othmer Thompson (March 24, 1892 – June 28, 1966) was an American politician, lawyer, and businessman who served as the 12th mayor of Amarillo from 1929 to 1932 as a member of the Democratic Party. He subsequently served on the Texas Railroad Commission from 1932 to 1965.