What is the title of House M.D.'s opening theme song?

The opening theme associated with House M.D. is “Teardrop” by Massive Attack.

“Teardrop” was released by the English trip-hop group Massive Attack in 1998. Its distinctive pulse and Elizabeth Fraser’s vocals gave the House M.D. opening sequence a recognizable musical identity. The sequence also displayed medical imagery, including anatomical and diagnostic visuals, while introducing the principal cast.

The song was not written specifically for the series. House M.D. used an instrumental version of “Teardrop” for its opening credits in the United States and several other markets. Some international broadcasts used different music because of licensing arrangements.

A common mix-up is to identify the theme simply as a Massive Attack song without naming its title. “Protection” and “Unfinished Sympathy” are also well-known Massive Attack tracks, but neither is the show’s principal opening theme.