“Teardrop” by Massive Attack was used as House M.D.'s main title theme in many international and syndicated broadcasts. The song appears over the opening sequence, which presents medical imagery and the principal cast.
“Teardrop” was released by Massive Attack in 1998 as part of the group's album Mezzanine. Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins provided the song's vocals, giving it its distinctive atmospheric sound.
The United States broadcast version of House M.D. used the song for much of the series, although licensing and regional broadcast arrangements meant that some versions used different music. This variation is why viewers may remember another theme or an altered opening sequence.