Which singer starred in the 1983 music video for “Thriller,” directed by John Landis?

Michael Jackson starred in the 1983 music video for “Thriller,” directed by John Landis.

Released in December 1983, the nearly 14-minute film was far longer and more elaborate than a typical promotional clip. It presents Jackson and actress Ola Ray in a horror-inspired story that transforms him into a werecat and later places him at the center of a famous zombie dance sequence.

John Landis, known for films such as An American Werewolf in London and The Blues Brothers, directed the video. His horror-comedy style helped shape the clip’s cinematic tone. Choreographer Michael Peters created the celebrated zombie routine with Jackson.

The video was released during the enormous commercial success of Jackson’s Thriller album. It is often described as one of the most influential music videos ever made, although its long runtime and production scale also made it unusual for television programming. The title track was the album’s seventh and final single.