Kim Thayil
Born: 1960-09-04 in Seattle, Washington, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Kim Anand Thayil (born September 4, 1960) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the Seattle-based rock band Soundgarden, which he co-founded with singer Chris Cornell and bassist Hiro Yamamoto in 1984. Cornell and Thayil remained as the original members of the band until Cornell's death in 2017, and the band's subsequent split in 2018. Thayil was named the 100th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone in 2010, and the 67th greatest guitarist of all time by SPIN in 2012. Thayil has won two Grammy Awards as a member of Soundgarden.
Filmography
2025
2021
- This Is Pop as Self (archive footage)
2020
2019
2017
- Hype! 20 Years After as Self
- Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes as Self
2016
2014
- Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil as Guitars
2013
2011
2009
- Live from the Artists Den as Self
2005
- Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story as Himself
2001
- VH1 News Special: Grunge as Self
1996
1992
- Singles as Himself - Soundgarden Guitarist (uncredited)
- Soundgarden: Motorvision
- Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival as Guitars
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest