The Cure personnel

The following is the history of The Cure's personnel and various lineups from 1976 to 2012, going back to the English rock group's origins as Malice and Easy Cure, and also including guest musicians, studio personnel, and side projects.

Porl Thompson was dropped from the lineup in April, 1978, because his lead guitar style was at odds with Smith's growing preference for minimalist songwriting. This is when the band changed their name to The Cure.

Note: Albums listed in this section also include any and all singles, b–sides and unreleased tracks recorded during the same studio sessions, unless otherwise noted.

Note: This section only lists those bands or other projects which have included two or more members of The Cure, and thus only lists each band's members who have either been a part of, or performed with The Cure. See individual articles for more detailed credits.

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