About
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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.
Filmography
Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s Dance Version2024 · Original Film Writer, Story
Welcome to Marwen2018 · Screenplay
City of Ember2008 · Screenplay
Corpse Bride2005 · Screenplay
Snow White2001 · Director, Teleplay, Producer
Buddy1997 · Director, Screenplay, Screenstory
Black Beauty1994 · Screenplay, Director
The Nightmare Before Christmas1993 · Screenplay
The Secret Garden1993 · Screenplay
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey1993 · Screenplay
The Addams Family1991 · Screenplay
Edward Scissorhands1990 · Associate Producer, Story, Screenplay












