Blaine Thurier | |
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 Thurier in August 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock, power pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, director, writer, editor |
| Instrument(s) | Synthesizer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Blaine Thurier (born 1967) is a Canadian musician and filmmaker. He played synthesizer with the Canadian indie pop supergroup The New Pornographers from their inception in 1997 up to 2021. He also directed several music videos for the band during his tenure. Thurier has written and directed feature films, which have been screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), South by Southwest Film Festival, Slamdance and other festivals. Thurier served as a 2011 panelist for the TIFF.[1]