Kerry Butler is an American recording artist, actress, and singer. She originated the role of Penny Pingleton in the musical Hairspray and has appeared in films such as Xanadu, Second Honeymoon, Mapplethorpe alongside Matt Smith and Hari Nef, and Honor Society. Butler has also released the singles At Calvary (piano), More Love to Thee, O Christ (piano), and Praise the Saviour, Ye Who Know Him (piano).