Kate Pierson

Biography

Catherine Elizabeth Pierson (born April 27, 1948) is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments. In the early years, as well as being a vocalist, Pierson was the main keyboard player and performed on a keyboard bass during live shows and on many of the band's recordings, taking on a role usually filled by a bass guitar player, which differentiated the band from their contemporaries. This, along with Pierson's distinctive wide-ranging singing voice, remains a trademark of the B-52s' unique sound. Pierson has also collaborated with many other artists including the Ramones, Iggy Pop and R.E.M.

Most Known For

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Saturday Night Live

as Self (uncredited)

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Guest Judge

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Musical Guest

V.I.P.

as Self

Flight of the Conchords

as Club Owner

Difficult People

as Kate Pierson

The Flintstones

as BC-52's

Glitter & Doom

as Lonely Landlord

The Rugrats Movie

as Newborn Baby (singing voice)

Women Who Rock

as Self

MTV Rockumentary

Alumination

as Narrator

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

as Self

One Trick Pony

as Self

Corporate Animals

as Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice)

The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

as Self

A Matter of Degrees

as Bambi

The B-52's: 1982 US Festival

as Self

Truth or Dairy

as Self