Nainoa Thompson Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
James Craig
Updated on January 07, 2026
Explore Nainoa Thompson net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! In this article, we will discover how old is Nainoa Thompson? Who is Nainoa Thompson dating now & how much money does Nainoa Thompson have?
Nainoa Thompson Biography
Nainoa Thompson is one of the most popular and richest Navigator who was born on March 11, 1953 in Oahu, Oahu, United States. Charles Nainoa Thompson (born March 11, 1953 in Oahu, Hawaii) is a Native Hawaiian navigator and the president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. He is best known as the first Hawaiian to practice the ancient Polynesian art of navigation since the 14th century, having navigated two double-hulled canoes (the Hōkūle‘a and the Hawai‘iloa) from Hawaiʻi to other island nations in Polynesia without the aid of western instruments.
On March 18, 2007, Thompson and four other Native Hawaiian navigators were inducted into Pwo as master navigators. The ceremony was conducted by Piailug on Satawal.
| Name | Nainoa Thompson |
| First Name | Nainoa |
| Last Name | Nainoa |
| Occupation | Navigator |
| Birthday | March 11 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place of Birth | Oahu |
| Home Town | Oahu |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Myron "Pinky" Thompson |
| Siblings | Lita Blankenfeld |
| Spouse | Kathy Muneno |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
Many peoples want to know what is Nainoa Thompson ethnicity, nationality, Ancestry & Race? Let's check it out! As per public resource, IMDb & Wikipedia, Nainoa Thompson's ethnicity is Not Known. We will update Nainoa Thompson's religion & political views in this article. Please check the article again after few days.
Nainoa Thompson Net Worth
Nainoa Thompson is one of the richest Navigator from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nainoa Thompson's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Thompson is a descendant of Alexander Adams and James Harbottle, foreign advisors and harbor pilots of Kamehameha I. He graduated from Punahou School in 1972 and earned a BA in Ocean Science in 1986 from the University of Hawai`i. Thompson was trained by master navigator Mau Piailug from the island of Satawal.
His first solo voyage was from Hawaiiʻi to Tahiti in 1980. Since then, Thompson has been the lead navigator on the subsequent voyages of Hōkūle‘a, including the Voyage of Rediscovery from 1985 to 1987.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Navigator |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Nainoa Thompson height Not available right now. Nainoa weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Who is Nainoa Thompson Dating?
According to our records, Nainoa Thompson married to Kathy Muneno. As of December 1, 2023, Nainoa Thompson’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Nainoa Thompson. You may help us to build the dating records for Nainoa Thompson!Facts & Trivia
Nainoa Ranked on the list of most popular Navigator. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Nainoa Thompson celebrates birthday on March 11 of every year.
What is Nainoa Thompson known for?
He is best known as the first Hawaiian to practice the ancient Polynesian art of navigation since the 14th century, having navigated two double-hulled canoes (the Hōkūleʻa and the Hawaiʻiloa) from Hawaiʻi to other island nations in Polynesia without the aid of western instruments.
Who is Nainoa Thompson's wife?
Kathy Muneno
How old is Nainoa Thompson?
69 years (March 11, 1953)
Where did Nainoa Thompson grow up?
Nainoa grew up on his grandfather’s dairy and chicken farm in Niu Valley-when the valley was still all country. It was Yoshio Kawano, the milkman, who introduced the ocean to Nainoa.
Who taught the Hawaiians how do you navigate?
| Nationality | Micronesian |
| Other names | Mau, Papa Mau |
| Education | Weriyeng school of navigation |
| Occupation | Navigator, canoe builder, teacher (kumu) |
