Massive Attack's song "Teardrop" was used in House M.D.'s opening title sequence.
"Teardrop" was released by the English trip-hop group Massive Attack in 1998. Its distinctive arrangement and Elizabeth Fraser's vocals helped give the program's opening a recognizable atmosphere, combining medical imagery with a moody musical identity.
The title sequence used stylized images associated with anatomy, medicine, and the show's characters. The song became strongly associated with House M.D. for viewers in many countries, even though regional broadcasts and later versions of the opening could use different music.
Massive Attack also recorded songs such as "Angel," "Protection," and "Inertia Creeps," which can create confusion when identifying the opening track. The key distinction is that "Teardrop" is the song most closely identified with the original House M.D. title sequence.