Northern Ireland midfielder released by Championship club while international teammate signs fresh deal with League One side
The 28-year-old joined Stoke in January 2020 from Blackpool, making 178 appearances for the second tier club.
However, the Potters have not offered Thompson a new deal and he will leave the club at the end of his contract.
The Manchester United youth product made his Northern Ireland debut in 2018 and has since won 38 caps for his country.
Meanwhile, Thompson's international teammate Josh Magennis has signed a new one-year deal with League Cup club Exeter City.
The Bangor man made 49 appearances for the Grecians this season, scoring 13 goals including a memorable FA Cup double against Nottingham Forest.
The 34 year-old has won 82 caps for Northern Ireland but was left out of Michael O'Neill's last squad.
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