Which band performed the original title theme associated with House M.D.?

Massive Attack performed “Teardrop,” the song associated with House M.D.'s original title sequence.

“Teardrop” was released by the English trip-hop group Massive Attack on the album Mezzanine in 1998. The song's distinctive rhythm and vocal arrangement became strongly linked with the medical drama after it was used for the show's opening credits in many broadcasts.

The title sequence combined medical imagery, including anatomical and diagnostic visuals, with shots of the principal cast. In the United States, broadcast and rights considerations meant that the opening music was sometimes shortened or replaced, so viewers in different countries may remember different versions.

This variation creates a common mix-up: the theme is not an original instrumental composition written solely for House M.D. The widely recognized song is “Teardrop,” and Massive Attack is the group responsible for the recording.