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Turkish singer, composer, and songwriter renowned as a master of the emotional 'arabesque' music genre.Yıldırım Gürses (1938 – 16 March 2000) was a pivotal figure in Turkish music, particularly arabesque. He studied at the Ankara State Conservatory and worked as a music programmer at TRT Radio. Gürses gained widespread fame as a singer with his deeply melancholic and expressive voice. He composed numerous hits for himself and other artists, and also created music for Turkish films. His songs, often dealing with heartbreak and longing, resonated deeply with the Turkish public.

• His stage name 'Yıldırım' (meaning 'Lightning') was given to him by his commanding officer during his military service.
• One of his most iconic songs, "Bir Teselli Ver" (Give Me Some Consolation), was written after the tragic death of his close friend, singer Orhan Akdeniz, in a traffic accident.
• Gürses experienced significant personal loss when his first wife, Nevin Gürses, died in a traffic accident.
• He suffered from heart problems later in life. He died suddenly from a heart attack on March 16, 2000, while working on his final album 'Benim Halkım' (My People) at a recording studio in Istanbul.
• Despite his immense popularity, he maintained a relatively modest lifestyle.