Mmm...parallels between Bob Mould and Richard Thompson (strictly IMHO) :
1.Both are unique and special guitarist/singer/songwriters who aren't afraid of addressing dark subject matter in their songs.
2.Both started their careers in bands with a cult following.
3.Both are revered by guitar players in-the-know and would make any respectable Top 100 Best Guitarist In The World list.
4.Both are adept at playing solo or with bands.
5.Both are capable of selling out concert venues to their devoted following but could easily walk down the street and not be recognised by the general public (i.e. neither of them are "celebrities")
6.Both are admired by the music industry at large.
7.It could be said that both are leading figureheads for two of the late 20th Century's musical movements (Folk-Rock and Hardcore/Grunge)
8.Both continue to make critically-acclaimed albums.
9.Both play Fender Strats.
10.Erm...I've met both of them...
11.These parallels may become more tenuous...if I think of any more, I'll add them to this list
(btw, if anyone else can add to this list, feel free !)