Who composed the musical score for BBC’s Sherlock?

David Arnold and Michael Price composed the musical score for BBC’s Sherlock.

Arnold and Price created the programme’s distinctive soundtrack, combining orchestral writing with electronic textures and rhythmic patterns. Their music helps establish the show’s contemporary London atmosphere while giving the mysteries a fast, energetic sense of movement.

David Arnold was already known for major film scores, including music for James Bond films. Michael Price had worked in film and television music, and their collaboration became a recurring part of Sherlock’s identity across all four series and the special.

The composers are sometimes confused with the show’s creators or its theme-song performers. Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the series, but Arnold and Price are credited for the original score.