Which composer is listed for The Crown seasons 1 and 2 before Lorne Balfe and Martin Phipps?

Rupert Gregson-Williams is the composer listed for The Crown’s first two seasons before Lorne Balfe and Martin Phipps.

Gregson-Williams is an English film and television composer whose credits include Hotel Rwanda, Wonder Woman, Hacksaw Ridge, Aquaman, and The Crown. His work on the series helped establish its early musical identity as the drama introduced Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, marriage, and first years on the throne.

The question can cause confusion because the show has several prominent music credits. Lorne Balfe is also associated with season 2, while Martin Phipps composed seasons 3 through 6. Hans Zimmer composed the main theme, but he is not the composer named for the first two seasons’ score. The series therefore distinguishes between its theme composer and its season-by-season score composers.