Suzanne Nadine Vega (born July 11, 1959, in Santa Monica, California) is an American songwriter and singer known for her highly literate lyrics and eclectic folk-inspired music.
Two of Vega's songs (both from her second album—Solitude Standing, 1987) reached the top 10 of various chart listings, internationally: "Luka" and "Tom's Diner". The latter has been covered by many artists.