Tim Pope is an award-winning British director whose inventive and often surreal work has helped shape the visual language of music videos and concert films over the past four decades. He has collaborated with many of the world’s most influential artists, including David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Neil Young, Queen, Paul Weller, The Bangles, Talk Talk, and most notably The Cure, for whom he directed 37 iconic videos.

After studying at Ravensbourne College of Art, Pope began his career shooting live performances during the explosion of British music in the early 1980s. As music television emerged, he became one of the defining directors of the form, known for imaginative visuals that brought music vividly to life.

His work spans film and television as well as music. He co-created the documentary series The Groovy Fellers with Jools Holland, directed concert films including The Cure in Orange and David Bowie’s 50th Birthday Celebration at Madison Square Garden, and his short film Phone attracted praise from Martin Scorsese. In 1996, he directed the feature film The Crow: City of Angels, which opened at No. 1 at the U.S. box office and has since gained a loyal following.

Pope has also directed commercials for major international brands, including Kodak, Coca-Cola, the BBC, Agent Provocateur, and, in 2025, for Laphroaig whisky. More recently, he returned to music filmmaking with Anniversary, released in over 2,500 cinemas worldwide, and The The: The Comeback Special, which topped video charts on release. His ITV documentary Coming Home with Sheridan Smith explored themes of mental health and resilience.

He is Patron of the Film Faculty at BIMM Berlin, supporting emerging filmmakers through scholarships and mentoring. His memoir, I Shoot Rock Stars – The Wild Adventures of a Music Video Director, will be published by Wildfire/Headline in 2026, alongside ongoing film projects including a new feature, The Beating of a Moth’s Wing, and a cinema documentary marking the 50th anniversary of The Cure.