Bernard Butler is an English musician and record producer. He is best known as the original guitarist for Suede, until his departure in 1994. Since then, he has released two solo albums, two albums with singer David McAlmont and in 2004 regrouped with Brett Anderson to form the Tears. Currently, he is part of the band Trans. His work as producer for (among others) the Libertines, the Veils and Duffy has won him much acclaim.