Harry Gregson-Williams: Master of Cinematic and Game Scores

British composer renowned for innovative film and video game scores blending orchestral and electronic elements. Studied at St John's College, Cambridge and Guildhall School of Music. Began as music teacher before assisting Hans Zimmer. Scored over 100 films including Shrek franchise, The Martian, and Tony Scott collaborations. Won multiple awards for Metal Gear Solid game scores.
  • Trained as classical pianist but pivoted to film scoring after hearing Hans Zimmer's Rain Man score, later joining Zimmer's Media Ventures studio.
  • Scored all five of director Tony Scott's final films including Man on Fire (2004) and Unstoppable (2010), developing a signature tense electronic style.
  • Composed music for every main Metal Gear Solid game from 2001-2015, creating revolutionary interactive scores that responded to player actions.
  • His Narnia score was replaced last-minute for the third film despite critical acclaim for the first two installments, causing fan disappointment.
  • Founded Wave Studios production company and mentors emerging composers including his brother Rupert Gregson-Williams (Wonder Woman composer).