Kim Thayil

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.

Kim Thayil is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Live from the Artists Den (2009), This Is Pop (2021), Punk (2019), Singles (1992), VH1 News Special: Grunge (2001). The recorded credits span 1990 to 2025, including 20 movies and 5 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.