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American singer-songwriter celebrated for his witty, geek-culture-inspired folk-pop music. Jonathan Coulton gained prominence through his innovative "Thing a Week" project (2005-2006), releasing 52 songs in a year. His breakthrough came with viral hits like "Code Monkey" and "Re: Your Brains," establishing him as a pioneer of nerd-folk. Coulton composed the acclaimed soundtrack for the video game Portal ("Still Alive") and frequently collaborates with figures like John Hodgman and Paul & Storm.

• Quit his software career in 2005 to pursue music full-time, documenting the transition in songs like "The Future Soon".
• His song "Baby Got Back" (a folk cover of Sir Mix-a-Lot's hit) became a viral phenomenon, leading to a public dispute with Fox over its unauthorized use in Glee.
• Created music for the video game Portal (2007), with "Still Alive" becoming a cultural touchstone and earning a BAFTA nomination.
• Pioneered direct-to-fan distribution, building a dedicated following through Creative Commons licensing and active online engagement.