Bernard Butler (Born East London, 1970) first achieved fame in 1992 as the guitarist with Suede, at the time an instant phenomenon in the UK. He co-wrote and played "guitars and things" on every track until 1994, when he left Suede over personal tensions within the band following the recording of their second album, Dog Man Star. He was replaced in Suede by Richard Oakes.

Discography of major works:

• 1993 - Suede (with Suede)
         singles: The Drowners, Metal Mickey, Animal Nitrate, So Young
• 1994 - Dog Man Star (with Suede)
         singles: We Are The Pigs, The Wild Ones, New Generation
• 1995 - The Sound of McAlmont & Butler (with David McAlmont)
         singles: Yes, You Do
• 1997 - Sci-Fi Lullabies (collection of Suede B-Sides)
• 1998 - People Move On
         singles: Stay, Not Alone, A Change of Heart
• 1999 - Friends and Lovers
         singles: Friends and Lovers, You Must Go On
• 1995 - Bring it Back (with David McAlmont)
         singles: Falling, Bring it Back