
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Awards & Honours
27
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Hildur Guðnadóttir stands as a monumental figure in contemporary film music, having achieved what few composers ever do: sweeping the three most prestigious awards for a single score. Her historic win for Joker broke barriers for women in a male-dominated field, earning her the title of the first solo female composer to take home the Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA simultaneously. Beyond these major wins, her work on Chernobyl demonstrated her mastery of atmospheric tension, securing her a Grammy and an Emmy. Her influence extends beyond awards, as she has inspired a new generation of composers to embrace experimentation and emotional depth in their scores.

Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world for her contributions to film music.
Honorary Degree
Awarded an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to arts and culture.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Film Composers of All Time
Top 50 Composers of the 21st Century
Magazine Covers
TIME
April 2020
The New Sound of Cinema
Variety
February 2020
Oscar Winner Hildur Guðnadóttir
Records & Feats
First Solo Female Composer to Win Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA
Achieved the unprecedented feat of winning all three major awards for Best Original Score for the film Joker.
Youngest Female Composer to Win Oscar for Original Score
Became the youngest woman to receive the Academy Award for Best Original Score at the time of her win.