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American composer renowned for his orchestral and electronic scores in video games.Jack Wall is a prominent American composer specializing in music for video games. Born in 1964, he rose to fame through his work on critically acclaimed titles such as the Myst series (starting with Myst III: Exile), the Jade Empire soundtrack, the Mass Effect series (Mass Effect 1 & 2), and multiple Call of Duty games (including Black Ops II and III). He is a founding member and former president of the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) and co-created the Video Games Live concert series.

• Wall initially worked in jingle writing and television before transitioning to video games.
• His score for Myst III: Exile (2001) marked his major breakthrough in the game industry and established his signature blend of orchestral and electronic elements.
• He co-founded the highly successful Video Games Live concert tour with Tommy Tallarico in 2002, bringing orchestral performances of game music to global audiences.
• Wall served as the President of the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) for several years, significantly contributing to the recognition and development of game audio professionals.
• He won multiple awards, including G.A.N.G. Awards for his work on Myst IV: Revelation and Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
• Known for his collaborative approach, he often worked closely with other composers like Sam Hulick on the Mass Effect series.
• Beyond sci-fi and action, his diverse credits include composing for games like Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow and the mobile hit Lost Cities.