Thompson Twins were a British pop and new wave band formed in the late 1970s, originally as a larger collective before becoming a trio. The core lineup eventually featured Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway. They achieved major commercial success in the 1980s with a polished synth-pop sound and visually distinctive style. Albums like Quick Step and Side Kick and Into the Gap produced hits such as Hold Me Now and Doctor! Doctor!. Their music combined electronic production with pop songwriting, making them one of the defining acts of 1980s British pop culture