Richard Thompson and Mary Price (daughter of John Price of Hexham) are named as the parents of Ann, Mary, Richard (b. 1807), John and William.

Described as a boat builder (1802, 1803), Shore mariner (1811), Mariner (1812).

His wife Mary was described as Richard's widow on her 1844 death certificate, so he died before 1845; this could be his death - Durham Records Online
Burials, Sunderland District - Record Number: 130701.2
Location: Monkwearmouth
Church: St. Peter
Denomination: Anglican
9 Dec 1830 Richard Thompson, of Monkwearmouth, age: 64

or this might be his birth - Durham Records Online:
Baptisms, Sunderland District - Record Number: 217112.0
Location: Monkwearmouth
Church: St. Peter
Denomination: Anglican
Richard Thompson, of Monkwearmouth Shore, born 17-Sep 1768, son of Richard (keelman) & Jane Thompson.

My 4 x great grandfather.