GOLD Coast key defender Rory Thompson has signed a two-year contract extension to see him remain with the Suns until the end of 2019.

Thompson signed a deal at the end of last year that saw him committed at the club until the end of 2017.

"Obviously I'm very excited to be staying at home on the Gold Coast. I was born and bred here and looking forward to knowing I'm going to be here for a few more years," Thompson told goldcoastfc.com.au.

"I love the lifestyle here. I'm into my surfing, fishing, golf and all that sort of stuff out in the sun and I'm very excited where the club's at as well. The future's looking pretty bright up here and I think it was a good time to re-sign.

"We made some key signings in the trade period in Pearce Hanley, Jarryd Lyons and Jarrod Witts. They can all come in and play a role and have an immediate impact for us."

Suns football manager Marcus Ashcroft told the club website he was excited to see the 25-year-old sign a new contract.

"We are rapt that Rory has re-committed to the club until the end of 2019," Ashcroft said.

"It is evident that he is an important player for us going forward, and as a Gold Coaster, he is a player that junior footballers across the coast can look up to and aim to follow in his footsteps."

The backman came to the club as a local talent access selection. Ankle and hip injuries have hampered him the last two seasons, limiting him to a combined 26 matches.

Thompson has played 79 career games.