| First Name | Kirk |
| Middle Name | Lee |
| Last Name | Hammett |
| Full Name at Birth | Kirk Lee Hammett |
| Age | 49 |
| Date of Birth | November 18, 1962 |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California |
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Weight (lb) | 134 |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| Religion | Buddhist |
| Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | De Anza High School, El Sobrante, California |
| University | San Francisco Sate University, California |
| Occupation | Guitarist, Songwriter |
| Occupation Category | Guitarist |
| Claim to Fame | Lead guitarist of Metallica |
| Mother | Chefela "Sash" Hammett |
| Brother(s) | RickRichard (step brother) |
| Sister(s) | Tracy |
| Other Family Members | Angel Hammett (son)Vincenzo Hammett (son) |
| Associated People | James HetfieldLars UlrichRobert Trujillo |
| Pets | Darla (Dog) |
| Favorite People | H.P. Lovecraft (Author) |
| Favorite Movies | Bride Of Frankenstein [1935]The Jerk [1979]Raging Bull [1980] |
| Favorite Bands | Jimi HendrixAerosmithUfoKissLed ZeppelinBlack SabbathDeep PurpleJohn ColtraneGoulChet BarkerMuleDavid BowieU2AICKing CrimsonRadioheadRobert JohnsonPrez Prado |
| Favorite Places | Hawaii |
| Favorite Foods | SpaghettiSushiMexicanIndianThai |
| Favorite Colors | Blue |
Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist and a songwriter in the heavy metal band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 5 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.
Selected Kirk Hammett film and TV show credits: