Mark Plati

Mark Plati is a New York–based musician, record producer, and songwriter, best known for his work in the 1990s with David Bowie.

Early life and education Plati grew up in Aurora, Colorado. He studied at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music's audio technology program, and gained a bachelor's degree in telecommunications, an associate's degree in audio technology and a minor in music.

Career Upon graduating, Plati spent just over a year working at a recording studio in Dallas, Texas, before moving to New York City, where he became a remixer and programmer at another recording studio. His first major booking was working with Prince at his Paisley Park studio. He met David Bowie by "happy accident" a short while later, the beginning of a fruitful partnership. Plati co-produced Bowie's 1997 Earthling album.

As of 2025, Plati is owner of Alice Michael Music Inc.