Matt Temple is an American sound designer and composer whose work spans over three decades in film, television, and recorded music. Known for his nuanced approach to sound and a portfolio that includes both critically acclaimed productions and experimental solo projects, Temple has established a reputation for blending technical precision with creative exploration.
Born in New York in 1963, Temple developed an early interest in sound and music, which led him to enroll at the Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1984. He graduated in 1989 with a degree in music, specializing in composition and sound design.
Following his studies, he remained at Berklee as a faculty member, teaching courses in audio post-production and the fundamentals of sound design. This academic phase allowed Temple to deepen his expertise while mentoring emerging sound artists.
In the 1990s, Temple moved to Los Angeles to pursue work in the film and television industries. He joined Sony Pictures as a sound designer and supervisor, contributing to a wide range of productions. His sound design credits include The Passion of the Christ (2004), directed by Mel Gibson, where his work helped shape the film’s intense and immersive atmosphere.
Temple later contributed to prominent television series such as Ozark, Better Call Saul, and Fargo, projects praised for their distinctive use of sound. His work has earned him five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, signaling consistent recognition from industry peers.
In 2000, Temple founded Temple Sound Design, an independent studio offering post-production audio services for film, TV, and digital content. The studio has enabled him to collaborate with a wide range of clients, including independent filmmakers, streaming platforms, and established studios.
In 2017, he received the Golden Reel Award from the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) for his contributions to Ozark, further highlighting his position in the field. Beyond screen media, Temple has explored music as a recording artist. His compositions often blur the line between urban, electronic, and experimental genres.
In 2020, he released the album ‘The Covid Kids’ and Some Goodies, a debut album featuring nine original tracks. Since then, he has produced a steady stream of work, including 2021 (2021), Slowed Motion (2022), The Cube (2023), and Fungus (2024). A new album is currently in development for 2025.
Temple’s career reflects a sustained commitment to the craft of sound, balancing commercial work with independent artistic practice, and moving fluidly between roles as a designer, educator, and composer.
His body of work continues to engage with both the technical and expressive possibilities of audio in contemporary media.