Kate Pierson
Born: 1948-04-27 in Weehawken, New Jersey, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert as Self
2024
- Glitter & Doom as Lonely Landlord
- The B-52's: 1982 US Festival as Self
2022
- Women Who Rock as Self
2021
- Fanny: The Right to Rock as Self
- Alumination as Narrator
2019
- Corporate Animals as Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice)
2017
2015
- Difficult People as Kate Pierson
2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
2012
2011
2009
- RuPaul's Drag Race as Self - Guest Judge
2007
- Flight of the Conchords as Club Owner
2005
- Squidbillies ... (Theme Song Performance)
2002
1998
- V.I.P. as Self
- The Rugrats Movie as Newborn Baby (singing voice)
1994
- The Flintstones as BC-52's
- Truth or Dairy as Self
1991
- A Matter of Degrees as Bambi
1990
- Summer of Love as Self