Mark Mueller (born July 11, 1951) is an American songwriter whose career spans pop music, rock, R&B, television, film and stage. He wrote the words and music to the DuckTales Theme for the show.
A two-time winner of the ASCAP Pop Award for writing one of the Most Performed Songs of the year, he’s had three Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten singles and one #1 Adult Contemporary hit. Songs he has written have been featured on RIAA-certified gold and platinum records in four consecutive decades: the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s; and have been on the Billboard Top 10 charts for 30 years (1986 to 2016).
For his work in television, Mueller is the recipient of two Emmy nominations, both in the category of Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics. In addition to the DuckTales Theme Mueller also wrote the theme songs of Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers. Born in the Bay Area, he now lives and works in Los Angeles, California.