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Kim Thayil

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 4, 1960 (age 65)

Place of Birth

Seattle, Washington, USA

Also Known As

Soundgarden

Kim Thayil

Biography

Kim Anand Thayil (born September 4, 1960) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the Seattle-based rock band Soundgarden, which he co-founded with singer Chris Cornell and bassist Hiro Yamamoto in 1984. Cornell and Thayil remained as the original members of the band until Cornell's death in 2017, and the band's subsequent split in 2018. Thayil was named the 100th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone in 2010, and the 67th greatest guitarist of all time by SPIN in 2012. Thayil has won two Grammy Awards as a member of Soundgarden.

Muchmusic - Word For Word - 1997 - Kim Thayil Of Soundgarden Interview - Comic Books

Video

Known For

Late Show with David Letterman
TV

Late Show with David Letterman

Self - Musical Guest

1993

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Self - Musical Guest

2014

Live from the Artists Den
TV

Live from the Artists Den

Self

2009

This Is Pop
TV

This Is Pop

Self (archive footage)

2021

Punk
TV

Punk

Self

2019

Singles
Film

Singles

Himself - Soundgarden Guitarist (uncredited)

1992

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Film

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self

2025

VH1 News Special: Grunge
Film

VH1 News Special: Grunge

Self

2001

Soundgarden: Live in Germany 1990
Film

Soundgarden: Live in Germany 1990

1990

Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival
Film

Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival

Guitars

1992

Soundgarden: Louder Than Live
Film

Soundgarden: Louder Than Live

1990

Soundgarden: Motorvision
Film

Soundgarden: Motorvision

1992

Hype!
Film

Hype!

1996

Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den
Film

Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den

2019

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
Film

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions

Self

2020

Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza
Film

Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza

2010

Hard Rock Calling: Soundgarden Live at Hyde Park
Film

Hard Rock Calling: Soundgarden Live at Hyde Park

Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil
Film

Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil

Guitars

2014

Alice in Chains: AIC 23
Film

Alice in Chains: AIC 23

Himself

2013

Hype! 20 Years After
Film

Hype! 20 Years After

Self

2017

Filmography

2025Film2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonyas Self2021TVThis Is Popas Self (archive footage)2020FilmMoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chainsas Self2020FilmThe Postal Service Zoom Auditionsas Self2019FilmSoundgarden - Live From The Artists Den2019TVPunkas Self2017FilmHype! 20 Years Afteras Self2017FilmUnfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannesas Self2016FilmSoundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 19912016FilmThe Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Taleas Self2014FilmSoundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazilas Guitars2014TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonas Self - Musical Guest2013FilmI'm Now: The Story of Mudhoney2013FilmAlice in Chains: AIC 23as Himself2011FilmTaking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermindas Self2010FilmSoundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza2009TVLive from the Artists Denas Self2008FilmTAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears2005FilmMalfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Storyas Himself2001FilmVH1 News Special: Grungeas Self1996FilmHype!1993TVLate Show with David Lettermanas Self - Musical Guest1992FilmSinglesas Himself - Soundgarden Guitarist (uncredited)1992FilmSoundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festivalas Guitars1992FilmSoundgarden: Motorvision1990FilmSoundgarden: Louder Than Live1990FilmSoundgarden: Live in Germany 1990—FilmHard Rock Calling: Soundgarden Live at Hyde Park