With the release of Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 on Netflix on February 26, 2026, fans knew that Luke Thompson’s charm would steal the spotlight. But little did they expect the actor to sweep the floor below his fans with magnetic force. The actor’s lead role as ‘Benedict’ in Bridgerton’s Cinderella-inspired love story with ‘Sophie Baek’ has finally reached the edge, and it is difficult to look away from his brooding eyes and yearning for love.
While Instagram is filled with his swoon-worthy pictures and mesmerising edits from the now-famous masquerade scene, fans are curious to know more about Luke, especially his love life. In contrast, Luke is one of the most private stars on Netflix. Amid the curiosity, here’s everything to know about his dating life.
Who is Luke Thompson dating?
Until now, there has been no confirmation of whether Luke Thompson has a wife or a girlfriend. He has never publicly confirmed that he is in a relationship or married. In fact, the British actor never shared any details about his personal life on social media, as he avoids using it. Although fans try to relate to the idea that actors in romantic roles might have equally dramatic love lives, it may not be far from the truth for Luke. He has often acknowledged in his interviews that he intentionally keeps his relationships private to ensure the focus remains on his craft.
Further, Luke once explained that it is an actor’s job to allow the audience to imagine things about them and not share many details, which might counter that imagination. Yet, his words have done little to prevent speculations about his love life. Whenever the actor is seen at events or in conversation with his colleagues, it immediately sparks speculations about his love life. However, none of those rumors has been confirmed by him.
Is Luke Thompson dating his co-star, Harriet Cains, or Yerin Ha?
One of the most talked-about rumours about Luke Thompson has been his alleged bond with his Bridgerton co-star, Harriet Cains, who plays ‘Philippa Featherington’. It all began in January 2024 when they appeared together at a Vanity Fair Rising Stars event. They looked comfortable in each other’s company and close on the red carpet, which immediately began rumours. Moreover, fans rehashed an old, playful social media post from 2021 in which the actress jokingly crowned Thompson her favorite “Luke” on the show, a nod to co-star Luke Newton. However, neither Luke nor Harriet ever confirmed a romantic relationship. Similarly, he was linked to his on-screen partner, Yerin Ha, who firmly denied the rumours and said:
“Luke is a dear, dear friend. I adore him as a friend. We worked together for a very intense period of time for nine, 10 months. But I can’t control what people project onto us, but my friendship with him off-screen is different from what’s on-screen. It’s about being genuine, and my love for Luke as a friend is genuine.”
Why is Luke Thompson’s love life a mystery?
Unlike other actors from the modern generation, Luke intentionally stays away from social media. He explained that his decision is rooted in professional discipline rather than secrecy. Moreover, the actor mentioned that acting needs audiences to fantasise about a character. But if they get to know too many details about their love life, it affects the storytelling. The actor believed that something between the audience and an actor should remain slightly incomplete to preserve the creative space for new characters to grow. In his words:
“It’s a great pleasure as an actor to feel people take you on. It’s like you become theirs. People want to know how much is true. There’s a yearning to communicate on both sides, but it has to remain unfulfilled. It’s like The Creation of Adam in the Sistine Chapel, the fingers don’t quite touch.”
More about Luke Thompson
Luke Thompson’s craft is rooted in classical theater training. He was born in Southampton in 1988. He spent a large part of his childhood in France before returning to England to pursue a career in acting. He completed his education in English and Drama at the University of Bristol before training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Luke’s initial career was heavily built around stage work, and he used to perform at Shakespeare’s Globe as ‘Lysander’ in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Subsequently, the actor received critical recognition for his theatre performances, including an Olivier Award nomination for A Little Life in 2024. He worked in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk and In the Club. But it was in 2019 that Luke achieved global fame after being cast as ‘Benedict Bridgerton’ in Bridgerton.
What happens in Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2?
Bridgerton Season 4 witnesses Luke Thompson’s character, ‘Benedict’, step into the forefront after being a side character in previous seasons. Consequently, Part 2 of the concluding episodes showcases his emotional arc with ‘Sophie Baek’. The final episodes revolve around his dramatic “mistress” conflict introduced earlier in the season and reveal whether their love can overcome Regency London’s strict class divides.
What do you think about Luke Thompson’s belief to prevent oversharing details from his love life to ensure focus on his carft?
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