Mick Thomson

Mick Thomson is an American heavy metal musician. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he is best known as the rhythm / lead guitarist in the American heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #7. Thomson originally met founding Slipknot members Anders Colsefni, Donnie Steele and Paul Gray through their mutual involvement in death metal band Body Pit, and later replaced Craig Jones in the group in 1996. Following the departure of Joey Jordison in 2013, Thomson is now the third longest-serving member of Slipknot.