Which musician performed “Teardrop,” the theme associated with House M.D.?

Massive Attack performed “Teardrop,” the song associated with House M.D.’s opening credits.

“Teardrop” was released by the English trip-hop group Massive Attack in 1998. Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins provided the lead vocals, and the song became one of Massive Attack’s best-known recordings.

The United States opening sequence of House M.D. used an instrumental version of “Teardrop.” The song’s distinctive pulse and atmospheric sound became closely identified with the program, although international broadcasts and later seasons sometimes used different versions or replacement music because of rights and production changes.

The title is often confused with the name of the show’s main theme, but the credited artist is the group Massive Attack. Other songs were used in some episodes and regional versions, so “Teardrop” is best described as the signature song associated with the series rather than an unchanging soundtrack in every broadcast.