Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) is a novel tomographic modality that allows real-time imaging of the biodistribution of magnetic nanoparticles with high sensitivity and spatial resolution. In addition, real-time temperature monitoring using the same particles was demonstrated. High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy to date relies on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the clinical monitoring standard, but a fast feedback of the ablation status remains a challenge and might be provided by MPI temperature maps. However, the strong alternating magnetic fields of MPI can cause heating and destruction of electronic components. Towards the implementation of a HIFU system inside an MPI scanner, we designed an MPI compatible HIFU transducer array. After presenting the basic principle of MPI and related temperature maps, experiments with transducer array prototypes inside an MPI device are reported. It was shown that MPI compatibility of HIFU components can be achieved by reducing eddy currents in conducting surfaces.