The House M.D. theme song used in the United States was “Teardrop” by Massive Attack.
“Teardrop” plays over the show’s opening title sequence in the standard American broadcast version. The song was released by the English trip-hop group Massive Attack in 1998 and features vocals by Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins.
The opening sequence combines medical imagery, anatomical illustrations, and credits for the principal cast. The song’s atmospheric sound became strongly associated with the series, although some international broadcasts used different music or alternate opening arrangements because of licensing and local distribution decisions.
The song is sometimes confused with music heard in individual episodes, including tracks by other artists. “Teardrop” is the recognizable opening theme for the U.S. version, not a song written specifically for House M.D. or performed by Hugh Laurie.