Damien Joel Starkey (born October 20, 1982) is an American musician, songwriter and producer.

Damien has scored and wrote music for more than 70 TV shows and movies including American Reunion, Nitro Circus Movie, Freeheld, Pawn Stars, Bar Rescue, and Undercover Boss.

He started the early version of Burn Season with Bobby Amaru, vocalist of Saliva, at the age of 15.

Starkey has been quoted as saying that he grew up listening to a wide variety of genres.

Many artists have influenced him, such as Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Dr. Dre, and Bad Company.