Henry Mancini (Cleveland (Ohio), 16 april 1924 - Beverly Hills (Californië), 14 juni 1994) was an American composer of film music. Probably most famous fort his "The Pink Panther"- movies theme.

"The Thorn Birds" was a TV mini series about an Australian family, based on the best-selling novel by Colleen McCullough. The theme tune composed by Henri Mancini was arranged for three harps by Brynmor Williams. The book contains the score and three parts. Grade 3 level.