Paul F. Tompkins is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He has been performing comedy for over two decades for television, film, and stand up venues. He is best known for his appearances on television shows such as Mr. Show, Real Time with Bill Maher, and Comedy Bang! Bang!. Tompkins has also released several comedy albums including Freak Wharf, Laboring Under Delusions, and Impersonal. More recently, he has appeared as a guest on podcasts such as WTF with Marc Maron, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, and Marc Maron's Interview Series. Tompkins is a celebrated comic known for his signature brand of absurdist humor.