Which band performed “Teardrop,” the song used in House M.D.'s original opening credits?

Massive Attack performed “Teardrop,” the song used in House M.D.'s original opening credits.

“Teardrop” was released by the English group Massive Attack in 1998 as part of the album Mezzanine. Its distinctive vocal and electronic arrangement became strongly associated with the opening title sequence of House M.D. in many broadcasts.

The sequence showed stylized medical and anatomical imagery alongside images of the principal cast. The song helped establish the show's cool, enigmatic tone before each episode's medical mystery began. Licensing and broadcast arrangements meant that some international versions used different music or edited opening sequences.

The opening song is sometimes attributed to a similarly styled alternative-rock band, especially because the series had a broad international audience. The credited recording, however, is Massive Attack's “Teardrop,” featuring vocals by Elizabeth Fraser.