Clifton Hyde (born November 27, 1976) is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer currently working from and residing in Nashville.

Hyde has composed scores for The Hollow, Demons, Two Birds, Handsome, Hallowed Ground, and Demigod.

In his feature film debut, Sona Jain's For Real; Clifton performed as pianist for composer/tabla player, Zakir Hussain.

He has performed with Michael Stipe (R.E.M), Patti Smith, Philip Glass, Debbie Harry (Blondie), Lou Reed, Ben Harper, and The Kinks Dave Davies at Carnegie Hall.

He has performed in the pit for numerous Broadway/off Broadway shows such as "The Rocky Horror Show", Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys and Dolls, Hair, City of Angels, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Blood Brothers, The Who's Tommy, The Three Penny Opera, Little Shop of Horrors, Children of Eden, and many regional and touring companies.