# Mark Roberts: Welsh Rocker Behind UK Top 3 Hit

> Welsh guitarist Mark Roberts, born 59 years ago today, helped Catatonia hit UK top 3 with 'Mulder and Scully'.
- Title: Mark Roberts: Welsh Rocker Behind UK Top 3 Hit | Shortify
- Summary: Welsh guitarist Mark Roberts, born 59 years ago today, helped Catatonia hit UK top 3 with 'Mulder and Scully'. Welsh guitarist Mark Roberts formed Catatonia…
- Keywords: mark roberts, catatonia, mulder and scully, uk top 3 hit, wales, rock guitar, music, American Songwriter
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/born-59-years-ago-today-in-wales-the-rock-guitarist-who-helped-turn-the-x-files-into-a-uk-top-3-hit
- Author: Clayton Edwards
- Published: 2026-11-04T03:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mark roberts, catatonia, mulder and scully, uk top 3 hit, wales, rock guitar, music, culture
## Mark Roberts' Birth and Early Bands
Mark Roberts was born in Llanrwst, Wales on November 3, 1967. He co-founded Y Cyrff, a Welsh rock band.
## Catatonia's UK Top 3 Hit
Catatonia released 'Mulder and Scully' which reached No. 3 in the UK charts.
## Catatonia's Chart Success
Catatonia's album International Velvet hit No. 1 in the UK and charted top 10 in Australia and New Zealand.
## Roberts' Later Projects
Roberts formed Sherbet Antlers and The Earth after Catatonia dissolved in 2001. He released his solo album Haenau in November 2025.
## Key takeaway

Welsh guitarist Mark Roberts formed Catatonia, which had a UK top 3 hit with 'Mulder and Scully'.