Acting · Weehawken, New Jersey, USA · Born April 27, 1948
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.
MovieSNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
MovieThe B-52's: 1982 US Festival
2024
as Self
MovieGlitter & Doom
2024
as Lonely Landlord
TVWomen Who Rock
2022
as Self
MovieAlumination
2021
as Narrator
MovieFanny: The Right to Rock
2021
as Self
MovieCorporate Animals
2019
as Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice)
MovieThe US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary
2017
as Self
TVDifficult People
2015
as Kate Pierson
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
MovieThe B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GA
2012
as herself
MovieTaking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
2011
as Self
TVRuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Guest Judge
TVFlight of the Conchords
2007
as Club Owner
MovieThe B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation
2006
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieThe Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
2002
as Self
MovieThe Rugrats Movie
1998
as Newborn Baby (singing voice)
TVV.I.P.
1998
as Self
MovieThe Flintstones
1994
as BC-52's
MovieTruth or Dairy
1994
as Self
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Musical Guest
A Matter of Degrees
1991
as Bambi
TVMTV Rockumentary
1989
MovieThe B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre
1980
MovieOne Trick Pony
1980
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
