Mark Knopfler
Sound · Original Music Composer · Music · Director
Born Aug 12, 1949 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Active 1978–present
Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE (born August 12, 1949) is a British songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his younger brother, David…
Filmography
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms (2025)Mark Knopfler Live In RotterdamMark Knopfler: Fingerpicking GoodDire Straits – Autumn In NimesThe Princess Bride (1987) - Original Music ComposerWag the Dog (1997) - Original Music Composer · Musician · Music ProducerLocal Hero (1983) - Original Music ComposerLast Exit to Brooklyn (1989) - Original Music ComposerFinding Altamira (2016) - Original Music ComposerComfort and Joy (1984) - Original Music ComposerThe Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983 (1983) - Lead Vocals, GuitarMetroland (1998) - Original Music ComposerA Shot at Glory (2000) - Original Music ComposerDire Straits: On The Night (1993) - Director · Scenic ArtistRobbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (1999) - MusicCal (1984) - Original Music ComposerDire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits (1998)As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) - Original Music ComposerMark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019 (2019) - lead vocals, guitarMark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel (2007) - Vocals, GuitarSilence (1991) - Original Music ComposerEric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988 (1988) - vocals, guitarDire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena (1985) - Guitar, Vocals