Happy birthday! Danièle Thompson turns 84 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 3, 2026

The iconic and legendary screenwriter turns 84 on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.

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Danièle Thompson is celebrating her 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed screenwriters of her generation.

Popular screenwriter-director-author Danièle Thompson (Ready for Love, The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, La Grande Vadrouille, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Thompson, a cultural icon

Born in Monaco on January 3, 1942, Danièle Thompson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Thompson's not just a great screenwriter, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Danièle hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Danièle Thompson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 84.

Happy Birthday, Danièle, you're the best!