Tristan Thompson’s 4 Kids: Meet Prince, True, Theo, and Tatum.
Tristan Thompson has officially become a father of four, celebrating the arrival of his second child with Khloé Kardashian back in 2022.
He welcomed his first child, a son named Prince Oliver, in December 2016 with his former girlfriend, Jordan Craig.
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Their romantic relationship began in August 2014, but they reportedly broke up by the time she announced her pregnancy in October 2016, just a month after Thompson was seen with Kardashian during a Labor Day weekend trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Kardashian quickly addressed rumors suggesting that Thompson had abandoned his pregnant girlfriend for her. In response to an Instagram comment, she stated, "PS he never left ANYONE for me." She added, "I have said this before but as I have learned the truth isn't as exciting as a lie." In April 2018, Thompson and Kardashian welcomed their daughter, True. Just days before her birth, images and videos emerged showing Thompson with another woman, leading to accusations of infidelity.
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Although they initially stayed together, they separated in February 2019 after reports surfaced that Thompson had cheated with Jordyn Woods, who was then the best friend of Kardashian's younger sister, Kylie Jenner.
The following summer, Thompson and Kardashian rekindled their relationship while quarantining with their daughter during the pandemic. However, their reunion lasted until June 2021, when Kardashian publicly shared her desire to explore surrogacy options for a second child. She disclosed in June 2021 that she had indeed found a surrogate, but the arrangement fell through. The couple parted ways again later that same month, according to a source.
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In December 2021, fitness model Maralee Nichols claimed she was expecting a child with Thompson, and she gave birth to their son, Theo, on December 1. After seeking a paternity test for the newborn, Thompson confirmed he was the father the following month. On July 13, 2022, a representative for Kardashian announced that she and Thompson were having their second child together through a surrogate. Just a month later, the former couple welcomed their son, Tatum.
From the arrival of his first child to his latest addition, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Tristan Thompson's children with Craig, Kardashian, and Nichols.
Prince Oliver, 8
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Thompson's eldest child, Prince Oliver, was born in Los Angeles on December 12, 2016, to his former girlfriend and model, Jordan Craig.
Court documents obtained by RadarOnline in 2019 revealed that Craig was living a lavish lifestyle with Thompson when she discovered she was pregnant in April 2016. She stated that although Thompson was excited about starting a family, she found out he was unfaithful just a month later. "Tristan promised he would change for our family and made several attempts to reconcile," she mentioned in the documents, which were reportedly filed in November 2018 as part of her child support request from Thompson.
The couple separated while Craig was pregnant, and shortly after, Thompson began dating Kardashian. In 2019, Thompson was reportedly ordered to pay Craig $40,000 monthly in child support.
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The athlete first introduced fans to his son Prince on Father's Day in 2018, posting a picture of the then-18-month-old holding hands with baby True, who was only 10 weeks old at that time.
In August 2022, Thompson hit the court with Prince, sharing images of his eldest son sporting a Chicago Bulls jersey. He captioned one photo "Training Day," showcasing his son with a basketball. In a follow-up video, he wrote, "Starting them early," as Prince practiced his dribbling skills. In July 2024, Thompson enjoyed a "lunch date with my Prince" at The Beverly Hills Hotel, sharing heart warming photos from their special outing on Instagram.
True Thompson, 6
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True was welcomed into the world in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 12, 2018, just a few days after reports surfaced about Thompson's alleged infidelity with Kardashian.
Despite the challenges, the couple decided to stay together and moved to Los Angeles for the summer to work on their relationship. A source shared was quoted at the time, "[Khloé] is dedicated to keeping her family intact. Tristan has demonstrated his commitment to Khloé, so she is determined to make it work." Over the years, the former Cleveland Cavaliers player has remained a significant presence in True's life.
In April 2022, a source told Lawyer Monthly, "Their main focus is True, and they share the same aspirations for her.
They want her to enjoy the happiest childhood possible." On Instagram, to celebrate his daughter's 2nd birthday in April 2020, Thompson expressed, "You have no idea how much Daddy loves you. I can't believe how quickly time has passed. You will always be Daddy's little girl. I love you so much, Tutu." For her 3rd birthday, he posted a sweet video of True running up to give him a kiss, captioning it, "My Princess 👑 Daddy Loves you Baby TuTu❤️❤️❤️❤️."
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To mark True's 4th birthday in April 2022, her proud father shared a collection of photos featuring himself and his daughter. He wrote, "Happy birthday momma I love you sooo much, Princess ❤️," and added, "I can't believe my baby is 4 🤦🏽♂️." Thompson also posted a picture of himself with True and Prince on his Instagram Story, saying, "Prince and Daddy love you so much, Tutu ❤️ We will always protect you 🙏🏽."
In another photo of True sporting a gaming headset, he remarked, "You will always be my number one pick in Fortnite duos, momma ❤️." For her special day, the devoted father gifted True a stunning diamond necklace valued at around $25,000.
This gift was mentioned in an episode of The Kardashians, where True's mom exclaimed, "Her dad got her this diamond necklace this morning, and I'm like, 'Oh, my God.'" Although the Good American co-founder decided not to let Thompson contribute to True's birthday party, expressing her excitement about handling it herself in an episode of The Kardashians, the NBA player was present at the celebration.
A source told Lawyer Monthly, "Tristan shows up for every birthday and important event for True. He is a great dad and very involved." The insider also noted that despite the ups and downs in Thompson and Kardashian's relationship, they remained committed to co-parenting their daughter amicably. "The focus is on True, and they share the same goals for her," the source shared. "They want her to have the happiest childhood possible."
Theo, 3
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Model Maralee Nichols welcomed her son Theo in Los Angeles on December 1, 2021, and shared the first glimpse of him on Instagram shortly after.
"Rather than dwelling on any negativity, I’m choosing to fully embrace motherhood and do my best for my son," Nichols expressed in a statement accompanying the photo, addressing the dismissal of Thompson's lawsuit regarding paternity. "I seek no further media attention, nor do I wish to pursue a romantic relationship with Tristan."
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She emphasized, "My aim is to raise our son in a safe, loving, and private environment." In January 2022, Thompson confirmed his paternity. "Today, the results of the paternity test show that I am the father of a child with Maralee Nichols. I take complete responsibility for my actions," he shared on his Instagram Story. "Now that paternity is established, I look forward to raising our son together amicably."
He also took a moment to apologize to Kardashian, with whom he was in a relationship when Theo was conceived. "Khloé, you don’t deserve this. You don’t deserve the pain and humiliation I’ve caused you. You don’t deserve how I’ve treated you over the years. My actions haven’t reflected how I truly feel about you. I have the highest respect and love for you, regardless of what you may think. I am truly sorry."
Nichols has continued to post sweet moments of her son on Instagram, celebrating milestones from his first Christmas to her first Mother’s Day. In August 2022, she shared cute pictures of her 9-month-old on her Instagram Stories. One photo shows Theo lying on his stomach, looking away from the camera, with Nichols' Pomeranian nearby. Another snap captures Theo reaching for a sippy cup that says "the man, the myth, the legend."
In October 2022, Nichols delighted her followers by sharing snapshots of her son's first Halloween costumes. She kicked things off with a cute picture of herself and Theo dressed in matching skeleton pajamas on her Instagram Story.
Following that, she posted a series of images showcasing their adventures at a pumpkin patch, a visit to Disneyland, and their adorable outfits as Little Red Riding Hood and the baby Big Bad Wolf. "October with my pumpkin 🧡," she captioned the post. As of November 2022, Thompson had not posted any pictures of his son on social media. On December 1, 2022, Theo celebrated his first birthday, and Nichols organized a winter wonderland-themed party for him.
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It seemed that Thompson was not there for the festivities. "I can’t believe you’re already one 🥹," Nichols expressed on Instagram. "The past 365 days with you have been the best of my life. You are the sweetest little boy, and your smile lights up every room. You are my greatest blessing, my world, my heart in human form." On March 13, 2023, Kardashian took to Instagram to wish Thompson a happy birthday, sharing photos of the NBA star with his three children — Prince, True, and his youngest son. Notably, Theo was missing from the pictures. The following day, Nichols shared a heart warming photo of Theo sleeping on her chest on her Instagram Story.
Tatum, 2
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On July 13, 2022, a source for Kardashian informed Lawyer Monthly that the former host of Revenge Body was expecting her second child with Thompson.
"We can confirm that True will have a sibling who was conceived in November," the representative stated, noting that the reality star will be welcoming her new baby through a surrogate. "Khloé is extremely thankful to the wonderful surrogate for this beautiful gift. We kindly ask for privacy and understanding so Khloé can focus on her family." A source shared with Lawyer Monthly: "The baby was conceived via surrogate before it was made known to Khloé and the public that Tristan was having a baby with someone else in December."
The source also mentioned that despite the exciting baby news, "Khloé and Tristan are not back together and have not communicated since December, except for co-parenting discussions." Just a few days after the announcement of his fourth child, Thompson was seen holding hands with an unidentified woman in Greece.
On August 5, 2022, Thompson and Kardashian had welcomed a baby boy. A source revealed that the new mom is overjoyed and is taking her time to select the perfect name for her little one. "Khloé hasn't decided on a name yet," the source explained. "She is being patient and wants to make sure it feels just right."
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Kardashian shared her thoughts on the birth of her baby boy during the season 2 premiere of The Kardashians. She revealed that she was unsure about whether to allow Thompson in the delivery room, but ultimately chose to let him be there. "I was really torn about letting Tristan come to the hospital, but he wanted to be part of it, so I thought, why not?
This is a moment I can never get back," she expressed in a confessional. The name of Kardashian and Thompson's son was disclosed in season 3 of The Kardashians.
While chatting with James Corden at an 818 Tequila event, the cameras caught the Good American founder sharing that they had decided on the name Tatum. “Choosing a name for a baby is quite a challenge,” she admitted. Later in season 3, viewers got their first glimpse of Tatum's face as Thompson pushed him in a stroller.
On July 28, 2023, Thompson marked Tatum's first birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. "Tatum!! Happy birthday, my son!” he captioned a collection of photos. “You remind me of what life truly means.” “You’ve shown me that every loss carries a lesson, and you are my greatest gift,” he added. “You embody all of God’s messages and are the reason I started my journey.”
