"The Killing Jar" is a song written, produced and recorded by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees.

The song is an uptempo number which reflects the pop music direction Siouxsie and the Banshees were taking at the time.

According to Siouxsie, the song was inspired by a technique used by butterfly collectors to retain the beauty of the animals.

"The Killing Jar" was remixed slightly for its radio version, most notably in the song's introduction and percussion throughout.

1 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, "The Killing Jar" nearly matched the feat, peaking at No.