Who composed the theme music for The Mandalorian?

Ludwig Göransson composed the theme music for The Mandalorian. His distinctive score helped give the series a sound that blends orchestral writing with percussion, electronic textures, and a western-inspired sense of space and motion.

Göransson worked closely with creator and showrunner Jon Favreau on the musical identity of the series. The main theme is especially recognizable for its prominent percussion and unusual timbral colors, which set it apart from the sweeping, symphonic style most associated with the Star Wars films.

A common mix-up is confusing the series theme composer with John Williams, who wrote the iconic scores for the main Star Wars saga films. Göransson composed the music for the first seasons, while Joseph Shirley later took over as composer for the third season; the stored answer specifically asks for the theme music and remains Göransson.