What was the name of House M.D.’s opening theme song?

“Teardrop” by Massive Attack was used as House M.D.’s opening theme in its original broadcast form. The song’s distinctive rhythm and vocal line became strongly associated with the series.

The track comes from Massive Attack’s 1998 album Mezzanine. Its vocal is performed by Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins, and the song’s atmospheric sound suited the program’s combination of medical tension, mystery, and dark humor.

The opening sequence used a stylized montage of medical imagery, anatomy, and cast credits. In some regions and episodes, licensing and broadcast arrangements affected the music used, so viewers may encounter alternate versions or shortened openings.

The song is sometimes incorrectly identified as an instrumental score composed specifically for House. It was an existing Massive Attack recording selected for the program, although the series also used other music during individual episodes.