Tuomas Holopainen

Finnish symphonic metal composer and musician

Tuomas Holopainen is a Finnish musician and composer best known as the founder, keyboardist, and main songwriter of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. Born on December 25, 1976, in Kitee, Finland, Holopainen has been an integral part of Nightwish since its inception in 1996. His songwriting combines elements of classical and folk music with metal, contributing to the distinctive sound of the band. Nightwish has achieved widespread success and is considered one of the leading groups in the symphonic metal genre, with multiple albums receiving international acclaim.