Katherine Lynne Bjelland (born December 9, 1963) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and guitarist. Bjelland rose to prominence as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the
punk rock band
Babes in Toyland, which formed in
Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1987. Bjelland had also been involved in musical projects prior, including a band called The Venarays, as well as the
Pagan Babies, which she formed with
Courtney Love in 1985.