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.

Known For

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014•TV Series•

5.2

Saturday Night Live

1975•TV Series•

6.9

RuPaul's Drag Race

2009•TV Series•

7.5

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003•TV Series•

5.3

V.I.P.

1998•TV Series•

5.3

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993•TV Series•

7.3

Flight of the Conchords

2007•TV Series•

7.9

Difficult People

2015•TV Series•

6.3

Filmography