Richard Thompson, towering at an exact 6ft 1 ½ (186.7 cm), is a British folk-rock legend whose height enhances his commanding stage presence as a singer and guitarist. A key member of Fairport Convention, he has shaped the genre with innovative albums and solo work. Thompson playfully confirmed his stature on his site: "Six feet one and a half inches in my pimp-socks", underscoring how his tall frame bolsters his enduring image in music.