Who performed the theme song of Arthur?

Ziggy Marley performed Arthur’s theme song, “Believe in Yourself.”

The familiar opening song was written by Judith Henderson and arranged by Jerry de Villiers Jr. Marley recorded the vocals with the Melody Makers, the Jamaican musical group formed with members of his family. The song’s upbeat message matched the show’s emphasis on confidence, individuality, and learning from everyday experiences.

The theme debuted with Arthur’s first PBS episode in October 1996. It became one of the defining sounds of the series, accompanying the opening sequence for all 25 seasons. The complete credited act is Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, although quiz answers commonly shorten that to Ziggy Marley.

Viewers sometimes confuse the performer with Bob Marley, Ziggy’s father, or with later artists who covered or remixed the song. The Backstreet Boys recorded a cover, and Chance the Rapper later released a loose version titled “Wonderful Everyday: Arthur,” but neither performed the original television theme.