Kristen Thompson holds an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Oklahoma. She has demonstrated entrepreneurial acumen by co-owning a general contracting company and a restaurant group with her husband. Thompson has experience in community involvement, having volunteered in public schools and served on the Visit Edmond Tourism board. She has also contributed to youth sports and event growth strategies. Thompson was elected to represent District 22 in 2022, winning the Republican primary and the general election with significant support.

Kristen Thompson combines a business-centric ideology with a focus on community and regional development, advocating for policies that support small businesses while also emphasizing job creation in commercial construction and hospitality. Her support for pro-school vouchers, despite her business background, indicates a nuanced approach to education reform. Thompson's involvement with pediatric cancer organizations through the Tri Delta Children’s Foundation reveals a compassionate side that contrasts with her otherwise economically driven platform. Her legislative focus on youth sports and event growth strategies suggests a calculated effort to bolster local economies while promoting community engagement.