“Teardrop” by Massive Attack served as the opening theme for House M.D. in its original full broadcast version. The song is recognizable for its distinctive vocal line and atmospheric electronic production.
“Teardrop” was released by Massive Attack in 1998 as a single from the album Mezzanine. Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins provides the song’s vocals. House M.D. used the track to accompany its title sequence, which features medical imagery and the opening credits for the cast and production team.
Some viewers encounter a shortened or altered title sequence, especially in reruns, international broadcasts, or streaming versions. In addition, the pilot used a different musical arrangement in some releases because of rights issues. Those variations do not change the commonly identified original theme: Massive Attack’s “Teardrop.”