Neil Hannon

Neil Hannon
Hannon performing in 2022
Background information
Born (1970-11-07) 7 November 1970
Derry, Northern Ireland
OriginEnniskillen, Northern Ireland
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • keyboards
Years active1986–present
Labels
Member of
Websitethedivinecomedy.com

Edward Neil Anthony Hannon (born 7 November 1970) is a singer and songwriter from Northern Ireland. He is the founder and frontman of the chamber pop group the Divine Comedy, and is the band's only constant member since its inception in 1989. Hannon wrote the theme tunes for the television sitcoms Father Ted and The IT Crowd, as well as the original songs for the musical film Wonka (2023).