Storm Thorgerson designed the Dark Side of the Moon cover.

Yes, Storm Thorgerson and his design group Hipgnosis created the iconic prism. The band gave him the concept of “the dark side of the moon” and a simple brief: no band name on the front cover. Thorgerson came up with the prism splitting white light into a spectrum, symbolizing the album’s themes of madness, mortality, and the human experience—literally shining light through the darkness.

The original photo was shot by George Hardie, who illustrated the final version. The band loved it, partly because it was instantly recognizable without their name. That cover has become one of the most famous in music history, and Thorgerson went on to design many more Pink Floyd sleeves.

If you’re wondering, the band name and album title are on the back cover. The front remains pristine. That was the genius of it.