Guillaume Emmanuel de Homem-Christo, born 8 February 1974, is a French musician, record producer, singer, songwriter, DJ and film director, best known for being one half of the French house music duo Daft Punk, along with Thomas Bangalter. He has also produced several works from his record label Crydamoure with label co-owner Éric Chedeville. He and Chedeville formed the musical duo Le Knight Club. In a video interview, Homem-Christo stated that he was given a toy guitar and keyboard at around seven years of age. He was eventually given an electric guitar at age 14. He has also stated that he uses a guitar when writing music.