Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975) is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, writer, actor and film director who was born in
Bayamón,
Puerto Rico. He is best known for being the guitarist and band-leader of
The Mars Volta from 2001 until their breakup in 2012, and is currently the guitarist for the
alternative rock groups
At the Drive-In,
Antemasque and
Bosnian Rainbows. He was also the bassist for the
dub band
De Facto. He has also embarked on a solo career, both in studio and
in concert, frequently described as experimental, avant-garde and/or progressive. He has collaborated with numerous artists spanning from
John Frusciante to
El-P.