Which band recorded “Teardrop,” the theme associated with House M.D.?

Massive Attack recorded “Teardrop,” the song associated with House M.D.’s opening titles. The track appears on the group’s 1998 album Mezzanine and is recognized for its distinctive vocal and electronic production.

The song was used as the series theme in the original international opening sequence and in the first broadcast of the United States pilot. U.S. broadcasts later used an instrumental arrangement and, in some contexts, different theme music because of rights issues.

That variation creates a common source of confusion: viewers may remember a version without the original vocals or may hear a different opening on a particular platform. The underlying song associated with the show is still “Teardrop” by Massive Attack.

“Teardrop” was not written specifically for House M.D. It predates the series by several years and became newly recognizable to many television viewers through the program’s title sequence.