Jason Cooper


Jason Toop Cooper is an English drummer best known for his work with The Cure.

Life and work

Born in London, England, Jason studied drums at London's Drumtech. He first came to public attention as drummer for the band My Life Story. Jason joined The Cure in 1995 following the 1993 departure of their previous drummer Boris Williams. So far, he has performed on the studio albums Wild Mood Swings, Bloodflowers, The Cure and '. He also appeared in three concert films, ', and Anniversary 2018.
Jason also composes music for film, most notably co-creating the score for the horror/thriller From Within, for which he and co-composer Oliver Kraus won the award for Best Original Score at the 2008 Solstice Film Festival.
Jason uses Natal drums and Zildjian cymbals.
On 15 May 2004, Jason married his long-time girlfriend Allison.

Discography with The Cure