Tuomas Holopainen is a Finnish rock musician, born on December 25, 1976. He is the keyboardist, leader, and founder of the symphonic metal band Nightwish . Holopainen wrote the majority of the band's songs, including both music and lyrics. In addition to his work with Nightwish , he has collaborated with bands such as For My Pain… , Dismal Silence , Kotiteollisuus , Darkwoods My Betrothed , and Auri . His contributions to the symphonic metal genre have made him a key figure in the development of this movement, which combines elements of classical music and heavy rock.

• Genres: Современная классика
• Country: Finland
• Language: English
• Official website: www.tuomas-holopainen.com