Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first artist to have four top-five singles released from one album. Lauper has released 11 albums and over 40 singles, and as of 2008 had sold more than 40 million records worldwide. She continues to tour the world, often in support of human rights.
Cyndi has been married to David Thornton since 1991. They have one son, Declyn Wallace Thornton Lauper. born November 19, 1997.