Thea Gilmore is a British singer-songwriter whose career spans over twenty years. She started off her music career at the age of sixteen, and released her debut album Burning Dorothy in 1999. She has since released twelve studio albums to date. Her most recent album is praised as her most masterful piece of work yet, and is titled The Counter Weight. Her music often blends together elements of folk, pop, and rock music and her lyrics look at personal and social issues as a source of inspiration. She has received critical acclaim for her music, and has been recognised as one of the most influential modern folk performers.