Music of the Harry Potter films - wikipedia Music of the Harry Potter films This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( October 2017 ) John Williams, composer of the first three films and creator of Hedwig 's Theme. The music of the Harry Potter film series was recorded and released in conjunction with the post-production and releases of each of the eight corresponding films. The scores were composed by John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat. Musicians credited with writing source music include Jarvis Cocker, The Ordinary Boys and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Jeremy Soule and James Hannigan wrote the music for the Harry Potter video games. Contents 1 Overview 2 Themes and motifs 2.1 First appearance in The Philosopher 's Stone 2.2 First appearance in The Chamber of Secrets 2.3 First appearance in The Prisoner of Azkaban 2.4 First appearance in The Goblet of Fire 2.5 First appearance in The Order of the Phoenix 2.6 First appearance in The Half - Blood Prince 2.7 First appearance in The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 2.8 First appearance in The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 3 References Overview Year Title Composer Conductor Orchestrator Orchestra Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone John Williams John Williams Conrad Pope Eddie Karam Unknown 2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets William Ross London Symphony Orchestra Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban John Williams Unknown 2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Patrick Doyle James Shearman Lawrence Ashmore John Bell Nicole Nevin Brad Dechter London Symphony Orchestra 2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Nicholas Hooper Alastair King Geoff Alexander Julian Kershaw Bradely Miles Simon Whiteside Chamber Orchestra of London 2009 Harry Potter and the Half - Blood Prince Nicholas Hooper Alastair King Alastair King Jeff Atmajian Geoff Alexander Simon Whiteside Daryl Griffith Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 Alexandre Desplat Alexandre Desplat Conrad Pope Nan Schwartz Clifford Tasner Jean - Pascal Beintus London Symphony Orchestra 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Conrad Pope Clifford Tasner Jean - Pascal Beintus Bill Newlin Themes and motifs Throughout the series, each composer created themes for particular characters, items, locations, and ideas. First appearance in the Philosopher 's Stone Theme Description Scores heard in Hedwig 's Theme The dominant theme closely identified with and used in all of the Harry Potter films. Though titled `` Hedwig 's Theme '', it does n't always specifically represent Hedwig, but rather the wider idea of magic and the Wizarding World. Its concert suite is frequently performed by musicians and ensembles. The Philosopher 's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half - Blood Prince, The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1, and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Family Portrait Represents Harry 's parents and his new family in Hogwarts. The Philosopher 's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 ( Tracked ) Harry 's Wondrous World Associated with Harry and his friendships with Ron and Hermione. The Philosopher 's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 ( Tracked ) Nimbus 2000 Associated with the Nimbus 2000, flying, and mischief. The Philosopher 's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, and The Prisoner of Azkaban Voldemort 's Theme A two - part theme associated with the main antagonist, Lord Voldemort The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Philosopher 's Stone Associated with the Philosopher 's Stone and used to represent Voldemort in The Chamber of Secrets. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Diagon Alley Represents Diagon Alley as a setting. The Philosopher 's Stone ( album only ) and The Chamber of Secrets Hogwarts Forever A thematic representation of Hogwarts The Philosopher 's Stone Quidditch Fanfare Represents the commencement of the quidditch matches. The Philosopher 's Stone Christmas at Hogwarts Associated with the arrival of winter and Christmas. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets The Dark Forest Represents the Dark Forest as a setting. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets The Flying Keys Represents flying magical objects and creatures such as the flying keys in the first movie or Cornish Pixies and bludger in the second movie. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets The Banquet Fanfare Music used during banquet scenes. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets The Great Hall Fanfare Theme associated with the discovery of the amazing wizarding world. Used for the discoveries of Diagon Alley ( in the movie ), Hogwarts and the Great Hall ( and during the sorting of Hermione ). The Philosopher 's Stone Ron Weasley 's Motif Cute little theme used to represents the lightness of Ron. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Weasley 's Family Comical theme heard during family scenes, notably the train station scenes. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Comical Theme Used for Hagrid 's dragon and Ron 's eat slugs curse. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Revelation Theme Used with the first appearance of the chess board and the chamber of secrets or when Filch and Snape discover that someone was in the restricted library in the first movie. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Mysterious `` something 's coming '' Theme Heard with the first appearance of Dumbledore out of the mist, and the approche of flying car. Also used when Harry, Ron and Hermione visit Hagrid in the middle of the night. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Dursley 's Theme Comical theme associated with the Dursleys. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Ghosts ' Motif Music heard when the ghosts appear. Also used with the Moaning Myrtle 's theme. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Invisibility Cloak Theme Associated with the cloak and during its use in both films. The Philosopher 's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets Fluffy 's Harp Music played by the harp in the first film. The Philosopher 's Stone Leaving Hogwarts Music played when Harry gets on the train. The Philosopher 's Stone First appearance in the Chamber of Secrets Theme Description Scores Heard in Fawkes the Phoenix Associated with Dumbledore 's pet Phoenix. The Chamber of Secrets Gilderoy Lockhart Represents the aforementioned professor. The Chamber of Secrets Dobby 's Theme Represents Dobby the House Elf. The Chamber of Secrets The Chamber of Secrets Associated with the Chamber of Secrets as a setting. The Chamber of Secrets Moaning Myrtle Associated with Moaning Myrtle. The Chamber of Secrets The Flying Car Represents the enchanted car used by the protagonists. The Chamber of Secrets Spider 's Theme Eight notes theme ( one for each leg ) associated with Aragog 's spiders. The Chamber of Secrets Lucius Malfoy 's Theme Conspiracy theme associated with Malfoy. It is based on a similar theme heard in Star Wars : Attack of the Clones. The Chamber of Secrets First appearance in the prisoner of azkaban Theme Description Scores Heard in Double Trouble Works as the main thematic identity for the third score, also used in a source cue. The Prisoner of Azkaban A Window to the Past Associated with characters that have connections to Harry 's parents. The Prisoner of Azkaban Buckbeak 's Flight Represents Buckbeak while flying. The Prisoner of Azkaban Quidditch Motif Secondary theme used to represent Quidditch. The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Half - Blood Prince Patronus Theme Associated with the Patronus Charm. The Prisoner of Azkaban Dark Omen Motif Associated with Sirius Black in animal form. The Prisoner of Azkaban Peter Pettigrew 's Theme Represents Peter Pettigrew. The Prisoner of Azkaban First appearance in the goblet of fire Theme Description Scores Heard in Voldemort 's Theme New thematic identity for Lord Voldemort. The Goblet of Fire Harry 's Theme New thematic identity for Harry. Its concert suite is entitled `` Harry in Winter ''. The Goblet of Fire Hogwarts ' Hymn New thematic identity for Hogwarts. The Goblet of Fire First appearance in the Order of the Phoenix Theme Description Scores Heard in Professor Umbridge Represents Hogwarts Professor Dolores Umbridge. The Order of the Phoenix Possession Associated with Voldemort and his attempt to possess Harry. The Order of the Phoenix and The Half - Blood Prince Fireworks Associated with the antics of Fred and George Weasley. The Order of the Phoenix and The Half - Blood Prince Dumbledore 's Army Represents Dumbledore 's Army and the bonding of friends. The Order of the Phoenix and The Half - Blood Prince ( tracked ) Ministry of Magic Represents the Ministry of Magic. The Order of the Phoenix First appearance in the half - blood prince Theme Description Scores Heard in In Noctem Represents Albus Dumbledore. The Half - Blood Prince Death Eater Theme Rhythmic ostinato for Voldemort 's Death Eaters. The Half - Blood Prince Malfoy 's Theme Represents Draco Malfoy and his mission. The Half - Blood Prince Slughorn 's Theme Associated with Professor Slughorn. The Half - Blood Prince Harry and Hermione Represents Harry 's friendship with Hermione. The Half - Blood Prince Dumbledore 's Farewell Associated with the deaths of Sirius Black and Albus Dumbledore. The Half - Blood Prince and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 ( tracked ) First appearance in the Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 Theme Description Scores Heard in Obliviate Represents the loss of innocence of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Main identity for the movie. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Band of Brothers Theme ( Friends Theme ) In The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1, it represents the Order of the Phoenix. In The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2, the theme is associated specifically with Neville. Also used as a theme for Ginny and Harry. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Voldemort 's Theme New thematic identity for Lord Voldemort. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 Death Eaters Ostinato motif representing the Death Eaters. Often played in counterpoint with Voldemort 's theme. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 Dumbledore Theme New thematic identity for Dumbledore and his family. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 ( Tracked ) Horcruxes Theme Associated with Voldemort 's horcruxes. This theme is first used for the locket in Part 1. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Ron 's Theme or Love Theme Theme associated with Ron and obviously as a love theme for him and Hermione. It can be heard in Ron Leaves, Ron 's Speech and at the end of Hermione 's Parents when Ron returns in Part 1. It is reused in Part 2 during the kiss and when Hermione and Ron search for Harry during the battle ( not used ). The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Hermione 's Theme Sweet Theme associated with Hermione. This theme can be heard prominently in the first part of Hermione 's Parents and at the end of The Dumbledores. It is used again during the torture scene with Bellatrix. In the Demos of the soundtrack this theme can also be heard in the track Traveling Montage when Harry and Hermione disappear after the departure of Ron ( but this track is not in the final soundtrack or movie ). The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 Deathly Hallows Represents the Deathly Hallows as objects. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 and The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Dobby 's Theme New thematic identity for Dobby. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 Lovegood 's Theme Represents Xenophilius Lovegood, and is often in counterpoint with the `` Deathly Hallows '' theme. It is Only heard in the credits. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 First appearance in The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Theme Description Scores Heard in Lily 's Theme Associated with the memory of Harry 's mother. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Statues Represents the Battle of Hogwarts. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Battlefield Secondary theme for the Battle of Hogwarts. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Severus and Lily Represents Snape 's love for Harry 's mother. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Resurrection Theme Represents the Resurrection Stone and life. The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 References hide The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Novels The Philosopher 's Stone ( 1997 ) The Chamber of Secrets ( 1998 ) The Prisoner of Azkaban ( 1999 ) The Goblet of Fire ( 2000 ) The Order of the Phoenix ( 2003 ) The Half - Blood Prince ( 2005 ) The Deathly Hallows ( 2007 ) Film series Films The Philosopher 's Stone ( 2001 ) The Chamber of Secrets ( 2002 ) The Prisoner of Azkaban ( 2004 ) The Goblet of Fire ( 2005 ) The Order of the Phoenix ( 2007 ) The Half - Blood Prince ( 2009 ) The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 ( 2010 ) The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 ( 2011 ) Music The Philosopher 's Stone The Chamber of Secrets The Prisoner of Azkaban The Goblet of Fire The Order of the Phoenix The Half - Blood Prince The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Related Cast members Production of The Deathly Hallows Characters Main Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione Granger Lord Voldemort Albus Dumbledore Severus Snape Rubeus Hagrid Draco Malfoy Supporting Ginny Weasley Hogwarts staff Order of the Phoenix Dumbledore 's Army Death Eaters Fictional universe Hogwarts Magic Magical creatures Magical objects Ministry of Magic Muggle Places Potions Quidditch Related works Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Quidditch Through the Ages The Tales of Beedle the Bard Prequel Pottermore The Cursed Child Hogwarts : An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies Games and toys Quidditch World Cup Lego Harry Potter : Years 1 -- 4 Lego Harry Potter : Years 5 -- 7 Lego Creator : Harry Potter Creator : Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets The Philosopher 's Stone The Chamber of Secrets The Prisoner of Azkaban The Goblet of Fire The Order of the Phoenix The Half - Blood Prince The Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 The Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 Book of Spells Book of Potions Trading Card Game Hogwarts Mystery Wizards Unite Attractions The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando Japan Hollywood Dragon Challenge Flight of the Hippogriff Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Hogwarts Express Harry Potter Movie Magic Experience Warner Bros. 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Question: who wrote the music for the harry potter movies
Answer: John Williams