Trish Murphy is an American singer-songwriter, based in Austin, Texas, United States.

Trish Murphy grew up in Houston, Texas, the daughter of a struggling musician and songwriter.

In 1996, Murphy relocated to Austin, and the following year, released her independent album, Crooked Mile.

This record's CD release party benefitted GENAustin, a non-profit outreach program that helps middle-school-aged girls develop strong self-esteem.

[independent source needed] Murphy teaches Italian cooking at Austin's Central Market.