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Holly Throsby (born 28 December 1978) is a two-time ARIA-nominated songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and pianist from Sydney, Australia.

Holly Throsby was raised in Sydney, Australia and began studying guitar at the age of 8. She is the daughter of the renowned Australian Broadcasting Corporation Classic FM radio presenter Margaret Throsby. Her uncle is the noted cultural economist, David Throsby, and her grandmother was a cellist in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Throsby attended Balmain Primary School alongside actor Rose Byrne and musicians Josh Pyke and Alex Lloyd. Throsby also attended the same high school as singer Sally Seltmann aka New Buffalo.

As a child, Throsby was encouraged in her musical pursuits. She studied classical guitar techniques and began composing from the age of 11. After earning a B.A. degree (majoring in English) from the University of Sydney, Throsby worked in an art house video store and travelled extensively before recording her debut LP, On Night.

Recorded with experimental producer Tony Dupe at his cottage on Saddleback Mountain on the NSW south coast, On Night was noted for its lyrical sophistication, emotional resonance and bare, unadorned production (native bird calls, frogs and barking dogs can be heard throughout). It was released by the influential indie label Spunk Records in 2004 and received critical praise in Australia and abroad. Throsby soon found herself touring with the likes of Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Joanna Newsom,Smog, M. Ward and Devendra Banhart.

In 2006, Throsby released her second LP, Under the Town, again produced by Dupe and featuring a larger group of accompanying musicians. Retaining the literate warmth of the debut, Under the Town was again lauded by critics and Throsby embarked on a U.S. tour with Slint and Tortoise guitarist, David Pajo.

Upon returning to Australia, Throsby was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Female Artist. She toured extensively and recorded an EP, "One of You for Me", featuring a duet with fellow Australian Sarah Blasko.

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