Mary Lambert is a groundbreaking American director, filmmaker, and visual artist known for her bold storytelling and iconic contributions to music videos and horror cinema. A prolific creator with an unmistakable visual style, Lambert first rose to international prominence in the 1980s for directing some of Madonna’s most legendary music videos, including “Like a Prayer”, “Material Girl”, and “Like a Virgin”. Her work helped define the visual language of the MTV generation, merging provocative imagery with pop culture spectacle.

Lambert seamlessly transitioned from music videos to feature films, cementing her place in cinematic history with her chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary (1989). The film’s success led her to direct its sequel and later other genre films, earning her a cult following among horror enthusiasts. Over the decades, she has continued to innovate across media, directing features, television, and music content for major artists and networks.

Celebrated for her ability to blend emotional depth with arresting visuals, Lambert has forged a unique path as one of the few female directors to thrive in both the music video and horror film industries. Her work continues to influence generations of filmmakers and artists around the world.