Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 27, 1948
Place of Birth:
Weehawken, New Jersey, USA
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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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert | Self |
| 2024 | Glitter & Doom | Lonely Landlord |
| 2024 | The B-52's: 1982 US Festival | Self |
| 2021 | Alumination | Narrator |
| 2021 | Fanny: The Right to Rock | Self |
| 2019 | Corporate Animals | Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice) |
| 2017 | The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary | Self |
| 2012 | The B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GA | herself |
| 2011 | Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind | Self |
| 2006 | The B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation | |
| 2002 | The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' | Self |
| 1998 | The Rugrats Movie | Newborn Baby (singing voice) |
| 1994 | Truth or Dairy | Self |
| 1994 | The Flintstones | BC-52's |
| 1991 | A Matter of Degrees | Bambi |
| 1990 | Summer of Love | Self |
| 1980 | One Trick Pony | Self |
| 1980 | The B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Women Who Rock | Self |
| 2015 | Difficult People | Kate Pierson |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2007 | Flight of the Conchords | Club Owner |
| 1998 | V.I.P. | Self |
| 1989 | MTV Rockumentary |