Catherine Ringer

Catherine Ringer
Catherine Ringer
	Ringer performing live at the Vieilles Charrues Festival, 2021
Background information
Born	18 October 1957; Suresnes, France
Died	14 September 2026 (aged 68); Paris, France
Genres	New wave; pop rock; alternative rock; chanson;
Occupations	Singer-songwriter; composer; multi-instrumentalist; dancer; choreographer; actress;
Instruments	Vocals; keyboards; guitar; bass guitar;
Website	lesritamitsouko.com

Catherine Ringer (French: [katʁin ʁɛ̃ʒe]; 18 October 1957 – 14 September 2026) was a French singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, choreographer, actress, former pornographic performer, and co-founder of the pop rock group Les Rita Mitsouko. She was the daughter of French artist Sam Ringer. She was also the lead vocalist for Plaza Francia Orchestra where she performed with Eduardo Makaroff and Christoph H. Müller, formerly of Gotan Project.