Jerome Thompson

This article is about the lacrosse player. For the English hip-hop musician, see Serocee.

Jerome "Hiana"^[1] Thompson, Jr. (born June 4, 1988) is a Haudenosaunee professional lacrosse player from the Hawk Clan of the Onondaga Nation. He plays for the Albany Firewolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Initially drafted by the Buffalo Bandits in 2011, he gained a roster spot for the 2015 NLL season. He is the son of Doloris Thompson, an Onondaga mother, and Jerome Thompson, Sr., a Mohawk father from Akwesasne,^[2] and is the brother of fellow NLL players Jeremy, Lyle and Miles.^[3] Outside of the NLL, Thompson has played for the St. Regis Braves, Iroquois Ironmen, Onondaga Redhawks, and the Iroquois Nationals.^[4]

Jerome Thompson

Thompson in 2015
Born	(1988-06-04) June 4, 1988 (age 37) Nedrow, New York
Nationality	Haudenosaunee
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	194 pounds (88 kg)
Shoots	Left
Position	Forward
NLL draft	25th overall, 2011 Buffalo Bandits
NLL team Former teams	Georgia Swarm Buffalo Bandits
Pro career	2015–
Nickname	Hiana

Left to right: Jeremy, Miles, Lyle, and Jerome "Hiana" Thompson in 2015