Kim Gordon is an American musician and visual artist, best known as one of the founding members of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth. As Sonic Youth's bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, Gordon was a major driving force of the group from its formation in 1981 until it's dissolution in 2011. Following the dissolution of Sonic Youth, Gordon formed the experimental duo Body/Head with guitarist Bill Nace, as well as releasing a solo album in 2019 titled 'No Home Record'.

In addition to her musical accomplishments. Gordon has also made a mark for herself in visual art. Having shown her artwork in galleries, as well as several short films, her work has been described as “ranging from impressionism to surrealism”. She is also hailed for leading the charge in creating a narrative for female voices in the male-dominated world of rock 'n' roll.