Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Cristobal Tapia de Veer Wins Emmy, Addressing White Lotus Exit
Cristobal Tapia de Veer, the composer for The White Lotus, won an Emmy for the show's Season 3 theme music.
This was his fourth Emmy for the series.
He won't be returning for future seasons because of creative differences with the show's creator, Mike White.
De Veer expressed his feelings about the win on social media, without mentioning White.
The composer stated that the theme music was inspired by a firefly he filmed.
HBO did not actively campaign for him this year, which may have influenced the tone of his reaction.
He has previously voiced his reasons for leaving in an interview, something Mike White called out.
Cristobal Tapia de Veer won an Emmy for the main title theme music of The White Lotus Season 3.
This was de Veer's fourth Emmy for his work on the show.
De Veer is leaving The White Lotus due to creative differences.
De Veer did not mention Mike White or HBO in his response to the win.
The Season 3 theme lacked the signature 'ooh-loo-loo-loo' sounds of previous seasons.
- Who
- Cristobal Tapia de Veer
- What
- Won an Emmy for The White Lotus Season 3, his final season.
- When
- At the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
- Where
- Not specified in the article, but awards event.
- Why
- Due to creative differences with show creator Mike White.
- Award Won
- Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
- Show
- The White Lotus Season 3
- Composer
- Cristobal Tapia de Veer
- Previous Emmy Wins
- Three
- Reason for Departure
- Creative clashes with Mike White