“Teardrop” by Massive Attack was used as House M.D.’s main opening theme in many international broadcasts.
The song comes from Massive Attack’s 1998 album Mezzanine. Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins sings its prominent vocal part, while the track is recognized for its distinctive plucked melody and electronic production.
The U.S. broadcast version of House used an instrumental arrangement of “Teardrop” in the opening credits for much of the series. Music-rights and broadcast arrangements meant that some versions, including certain regional broadcasts and the pilot, used different music or presentations.
Because of those variations, “Teardrop” is best described as the show’s widely recognized theme rather than an absolutely identical opening for every broadcast. The song’s title and artist are often confused with other Massive Attack tracks such as “Angel.”