Kate Pierson
Catherine Elizabeth Pierson 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 (27 titles)
6.4MovieSNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self · 2025
8.0MovieThe B-52's: 1982 US Festival
Self · 2024
3.2MovieGlitter & Doom
Lonely Landlord · 2024
9.0ShowWomen Who Rock
Self · 2022
5.5MovieAlumination
Narrator · 2021
6.2MovieFanny: The Right to Rock
Self · 2021
4.8MovieCorporate Animals
Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice) · 2019
MovieThe US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary
Self · 2017
6.3ShowDifficult People
Kate Pierson · 2015
5.1ShowLate Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 2014
7.4MovieThe B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GA
herself · 2012
MovieTaking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
Self · 2011
7.5ShowRuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · 2009
7.9ShowFlight of the Conchords
Club Owner · 2007
MovieThe B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation
2006
5.3ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest · 2003
9.0MovieThe Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Self · 2002
6.3MovieThe Rugrats Movie
Newborn Baby (singing voice) · 1998
5.3ShowV.I.P.
Self · 1998
5.4MovieThe Flintstones
BC-52's · 1994
MovieTruth or Dairy
Self · 1994
7.3ShowLate Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest · 1993
A Matter of Degrees
Bambi · 1991
7.0ShowMTV Rockumentary
1989
MovieThe B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre
1980
5.5MovieOne Trick Pony
Self · 1980
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Self (uncredited) · 1975