Maggie Thompson (artist)

Maggie Thompson
Thompson at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 2024
OccupationTextile artist 

Maggie Thompson is a Native American textile artist and designer from the Fond du Lac Ojibwe with a focus on "knitwear and tapestry". Her work focuses on her heritage and identity and also addresses cultural appropriation and Native authenticity. She is the director of the Two Rivers Gallery in Minneapolis,

Thompson incorporates multimedia elements into her pieces, such as photographs, beer caps, and 3-D printed designs. She weaves Ojibwe designs into her work to represent her Native heritage. She lives in Minneapolis and owns Makwa Studio, a small knitwear business.