Melody Thornton (born September 28, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and dancer. She rose to stardom as a member of the successful pop group
the Pussycat Dolls. The youngest member of the group, Thornton assumed the second most prominent vocal role, after lead vocalist
Nicole Scherzinger, and was distinguished for her
melismatic vocal runs. As of 2010, Thornton has departed from the group to focus on her solo career. Thornton's first mixtape,
P.O.Y.B.L was released March 15, 2012. Thornton is currently working on her debut solo album.