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
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self
2025
The B-52's: 1982 US Festival
Self
2024
Glitter & Doom
Lonely Landlord
2024
Alumination
Narrator
2021
Fanny: The Right to Rock
Self
2021
Corporate Animals
Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice)
2019
The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary
Herself
2017
Difficult People
Kate Pierson · (1 episode)
2015
The B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GA
herself
2012
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
Self
2011
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2009
Flight of the Conchords
Club Owner · (1 episode)
2007
The B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation
2006
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Self
2002
The Rugrats Movie
Newborn Baby (singing voice)
1998
V.I.P.
Self · (1 episode)
1998
The Flintstones
BC-52's
1994
Truth or Dairy
Self
1994
A Matter of Degrees
Bambi
1991
Summer of Love
Self
1990
MTV Rockumentary
(1 episode)
1989
The B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre
1980
One Trick Pony
Self
1980