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American composer renowned for his innovative scores in television, film, and video games. Bear McCreary revolutionized TV scoring with his genre-defying work on 'Battlestar Galactica' (2004–2009). He has since become one of Hollywood's most sought-after composers, earning an Emmy for 'Da Vinci's Demons' (2013) and scoring major franchises like 'The Walking Dead', 'Godzilla', and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'.

• His unusual first name 'Bear' was given at birth by his parents and is not a stage name.
• At age 14, McCreary performed at the Hollywood Bowl as a pianist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
• He created the iconic 'Walking Dead' main title theme using scrap metal sounds to reflect the post-apocalyptic setting.
• McCreary frequently incorporates unconventional instruments like the duduk, cimbalom, and electric violin in his scores.
• He openly discusses synesthesia, a neurological condition that allows him to 'see' music as colors and shapes.