Kate Pierson
Known for Acting
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
The Flintstones
1994
as BC-52's
The Rugrats Movie
1998
as Newborn Baby (singing voice)
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
Corporate Animals
2019
as Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice)
One Trick Pony
1980
as Self
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
2002
as Self
Glitter & Doom
2024
as Lonely Landlord
Alumination
2021
as Narrator
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
2011
as Self
Fanny: The Right to Rock
2021
as Self
A Matter of Degrees
1991
as Bambi
Truth or Dairy
1994
as Self
The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary
2017
as Self
The B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre
1980
The B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GA
2012
as herself
The B-52's: 1982 US Festival
2024
as Self
The B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation
2006