Thomas Edward Yorke, born in 1968, is an influential English musician best known as the lead vocalist, main songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist for Radiohead. With a distinctive falsetto and innovative approach, Yorke helped shape Radiohead’s sound from alternative rock beginnings to pioneering electronic music, especially with the album Kid A. The band first rose to fame with the hit single Creep and has sold over 30 million albums. Yorke’s solo career centers on electronic music, starting with The Eraser in 2006, and includes work with Atoms for Peace and the Smile, his project with Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner. He is recognized for notable collaborations with artists like PJ Harvey, Björk, and Flying Lotus, and has composed music for film and theater. An outspoken activist, Yorke often addresses political and environmental issues both in his lyrics and public life. He challenges traditional music industry models, favoring alternative release methods. In 2019, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Radiohead.