James Thompson, also referred to as James Hudson, was a Catholic priest from Yorkshire who lived during the sixteenth century. After studying at the colleges of Reims and Soissons, he returned to England to fulfill his religious mission. During the reign of Elizabeth I, he was apprehended in York and openly declared his priesthood before the Council of the North. Following his arrest, he was held in various prisons, including York Castle, before facing execution for his faith.