Theodore Henry Meister (January 5, 1940 – March 16, 2021), known professionally as Ted Daryll, was an American songwriter and record producer.
While at Stepinac High School, he joined his friends Greg Gwardyak (later known professionally as Greg Richards) and Wes Voight (later known as Chip Taylor), to form a three-piece group, playing local venues.
He worked for a small songwriting company in New York City, and in 1962 had his first success, writing as Ted Daryll with Greg Richards, when their song "She Cried" was recorded by Jay and the Americans, and reached No.5 on the Hot 100 in 1962.
Daryll's songs were also recorded by Sarah Vaughan, Dusty Springfield, Etta James, Peggy Lee, and the Bobby Fuller Four, among others.
In addition, he worked as a producer for artists including Peggy March, Zager and Evans, Rare Silk, Bud Shank, and Stan Kenton.