Who composed the original score for House M.D.?

Jon Ehrlich and Jason Derlatka composed the original score for House M.D.

Their music supported the show’s diagnostic mystery format, moving between tense investigation, emotional patient moments, and the fast-paced reasoning of House’s team. The score helped give episodes a consistent identity beyond their medical settings and dialogue.

The series is also widely associated with the song “Teardrop” by Massive Attack, which was used prominently in the opening titles in many broadcasts. That song is not the same thing as the show’s original score, a distinction that can cause confusion when people ask who created House M.D.’s music.

Ehrlich and Derlatka were part of the production’s music team, while the opening theme’s use varied in some versions and regions. Separating the composed score from the familiar opening song gives the most precise answer to the question.