Deirdre Cartwright

Deirdre Cartwright (born 27 July 1958) is a British guitarist and composer.

Cartwright was a member of Painted Lady, which later became known as Girlschool; she left to form another band, Tour De Force.

In 1983 Cartwright provided the guitar tuition element of the BBC/PBS series Rockschool alongside bass guitarist Henry Thomas and drummer Geoff Nicholls. In 1989, along with Alison Rayner, she started a regular monthly night at the Vortex Jazz Club called Blow The Fuse.

Discography
With ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet)
 * Short Stories  (2019)
 * A Magic Life  (2016)
 * August  (2014)

As leader
 * Emily Remembered  (2011)
 * Tune Up Turn On Stretch Out (2008)
 * Dr Quantum Leaps (2005)
 * Precious Things (2002)
 * Play (1996)
 * Debut (1994)

With The Guest Stars
 * The Guest Stars - compilation (2006)
 * Live in Berlin (1987)
 * Out at Night (1985)
 * The Guest Stars (1984)

With Tour de Force
 * Nightbeat (1980) EMI Records
 * School Rules (1981)
 * Beat the Clock (1982)