UVLD, an award-winning lighting design firm specializing in live events, television, and themed entertainment, has added standout lighting designer and programmer Thomas Pendergrass to its world-class creative team.

Based in Austin, Texas, Thomas brings an acclaimed lighting design portfolio spanning over a decade of experience crafting visually striking, emotionally resonant lighting for high-profile events worldwide. Thomas’s expertise encompasses designing and programming lighting for concerts, festivals, corporate events, TV productions, theme park shows, and architectural installations.

His client roster includes today’s biggest brands across entertainment, tech, finance, and culture such as Amazon, Facebook, Pokémon, Bitcoin, Crunchyroll, PAX East and West, Star Wars Celebration, Fanatics, Adult Swim, Beachbody, WWE, HBO, Apple, Yamaha, and countless others.

Renowned for his technical precision, creative artistry, and lifelong passion for lighting, Thomas is celebrated for fusing innovative lighting technology and expressive design to craft lighting that exceeds expectations and leaves lasting impacts on global audiences.

UVLD Founder John Ingram noted,  “I’ve collaborated with Thomas on projects over the last two years, and each time I’ve been amazed at his ability to embrace the technical without ever forgetting the creative. He is amazing on the console, but he never wastes time on processes that won’t dramatically improve the look onstage. It’s a great combination – he does intricate work that the camera and audience appreciate.”

Fellow UVLD Founder Gregory Cohen echoed Ingram’s excitement, stating “Thomas creates stunning looks. He understands our work’s parameters and finds a way to visually expand our vocabulary. It’s a great, fresh perspective.”

UVLD, a New York based design firm, focuses on lighting design for live events and installations. Their work has been seen around the world, working for major corporations and networks in the automotive, sports, technology, entertainment and consumer sectors. Notable clients include Google, IBM, Workday, Warner Bros Discovery, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Walmart, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer.