Which band recorded the song “Teardrop,” used as House M.D.’s main theme?

Massive Attack recorded “Teardrop,” the song associated with House M.D.’s main theme.

“Teardrop” was released by the English trip-hop group Massive Attack in 1998. Elizabeth Fraser provided the song’s vocals, and the track appeared on the group’s album Mezzanine.

The song’s instrumental opening was used prominently in House M.D.’s title sequence in the United States. Some international broadcasts used alternate theme music or different versions because of music-rights arrangements, which can create confusion about the show’s theme.

The track was not written specifically for House M.D. It predates the series by several years and became newly recognizable to television audiences through the program. Its distinctive rhythm and vocal line helped establish the show’s polished, dramatic identity.