Thurston Moore was born July 25, 1958 in Coral Gables, Florida. He is a guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of the rock band Sonic Youth. In 1984, he married Sonic Youth bassist and vocalist Kim Gordon, with whom he has a daughter, Coco Gordon Moore.

In addition to his work with Sonic Youth, Moore has also released albums as a solo artist, including 1995's Psychic Hearts.