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Domino Kirke

Domino Kirke is a British-American singer and doula based in New York.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Domino Kirke is a British-American singer and doula based in New York. She co-founded the doula collective Carriage House Birth and has a music career, including work with the band DOMINO and her solo album *Beyond Waves*. Kirke is also known for her marriage to actor and musician Penn Badgley.

Early life and family

Kirke was born in 1983 and raised in a creative family. Her father is drummer Simon Kirke and her mother is designer Lorraine Kirke. She is the sister of actresses Jemima Kirke and Lola Kirke.

Music career

Kirke studied music and voice. She performed with the band DOMINO and later pursued solo work, releasing the album *Beyond Waves*. Her earlier collaborations include work associated with Mark Ronson and touring acts.

Doula work

After becoming a mother, Kirke trained as a doula and co-founded Carriage House Birth in Brooklyn. The collective provides birth-related support and education.

Personal life

Kirke married actor and musician Penn Badgley in 2017. She had a son, Cassius, from a previous relationship and later had children with Badgley.

Key facts

  • Domino Kirke is a British-American singer and doula.
  • She is the daughter of drummer Simon Kirke and designer Lorraine Kirke.
  • She performed with the band DOMINO and released solo music, including the album *Beyond Waves*.
  • She co-founded the doula collective Carriage House Birth in Brooklyn.
  • She married actor and musician Penn Badgley in 2017.
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Canadian context

No direct Canada-specific connection is established in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Domino Kirke?
She is a British-American singer and doula known for her music career and her work co-founding Carriage House Birth.
What is Domino Kirke known for in music?
She performed with the band DOMINO and released solo music, including *Beyond Waves*.
What is Carriage House Birth?
It is a doula collective co-founded by Kirke in Brooklyn that provides birth support and related services.
Who are Domino Kirke's parents?
Her parents are drummer Simon Kirke and designer Lorraine Kirke.
Is Domino Kirke related to Jemima Kirke and Lola Kirke?
Yes. Published profiles identify Jemima Kirke and Lola Kirke as her sisters.
Who is Domino Kirke married to?
She is married to actor and musician Penn Badgley.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domino_Kirke
    Supports: Basic identification as Domino Suzy Kirke-Badgley, including occupation as singer and doula.
  2. People — https://people.com/who-is-domino-kirke-badgley-penn-badgley-wife-11721179
    Supports: Family background, music career, doula work, marriage to Penn Badgley, and children.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/domino-kirke/
    Supports: Biographical details, British-American identity, music career, doula work, and family.
  4. SPIN — https://www.spin.com/2025/04/domino-kirke-interview/
    Supports: Music career details, band DOMINO, album *Beyond Waves*, and doula collective background.
  5. Get In Her Ears — https://getinherears.com/2018/04/22/introducing-interview-domino-kirke/
    Supports: Self-described singer-songwriter and doula, Carriage House Birth, and music education/career.
  6. The Daily Beast — https://www.thedailybeast.com/domino-kirkes-double-life-as-a-brooklyn-doula-and-rock-royalty/
    Supports: Carriage House Birth and doula-related work in Brooklyn.
  7. Grazia — https://www.grazia daily.co.uk/celebrity/news/who-is-domino-kirke/
    Supports: Marriage to Penn Badgley, family, and children; used cautiously where consistent with other sources.