Carlos Rafael Rivera, born in 1970, is an American composer currently based in Guatemala. He is best known for his award-winning scores for film and television, including Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, which earned him an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Hollywood Music in Media Award. Rivera's earlier work on A Walk Among the Tombstones was recognized by the Academy Awards, advancing in the Best Original Score category. He also received two additional Emmy nominations for his music in the series Godless.