What song plays over the opening titles of most episodes of House M.D.?

“Teardrop” by Massive Attack plays over the opening titles of most episodes of House M.D. The song’s distinctive pulse and layered vocals became strongly associated with the series.

The opening sequence combines medical imagery with stylized shots of the principal cast and the title character. In the United States, licensing considerations meant that the original song was not used for every broadcast or release. Some versions therefore feature a different theme or an instrumental replacement, which is why viewers may remember variations.

“Teardrop” was released by Massive Attack in 1998 on the album Mezzanine. Its use predates House M.D. by several years and was not composed specifically for the program. The song is sometimes misidentified as a piece written for the show, but the series selected an existing recording to establish its tense, atmospheric identity.