Walter George Steding was an American artist and musician. He was associated with the No Wave and punk scenes in New York City. A fixture of the downtown art and music scene, he was known for his experimental performances with electric violin and electronic instruments, as well as his paintings and portraits. Steding worked as an assistant to Pop artist Andy Warhol at the Factory and was briefly managed and produced by Warhol. He performed with or collaborated with artists including Blondie, David Byrne, Jim Carroll, Chic, and Robert Fripp. He also appeared in the films Union City (1980), Polyester (1981), and Downtown 81 (2000). He died in 2025 at the age of 75.