David Gilmour has definitively closed the door on any possibility of reuniting with Roger Waters. This comes according to an interview shared on the Telegraph. The Pink Floyd guitarist addressed the long-standing tension between the band members and the impact on his wife, Polly Samson.
Gilmour and Samson discussed how Pink Floyd fans became divided following Waters’ departure from the band. Some fans blamed Samson for the split. Samson reflected on the difficult position she found herself in, saying: “The fans of Pink Floyd at that point were very much a divided community. I mean, they want Mummy and Daddy not to be divorced anymore. I was like some sort of mistress who’d gone along and taken Daddy away from Mummy.”
Gilmour acknowledged the challenges his wife faced within the band’s environment at the time. “[Fans] still fight like cats and dogs,” he said. “[Floyd in the mid-1990s was] very much still a very misogynistic boys’ club. It was difficult for Polly. I don’t think I did my best. I don’t think I’ve done enough to protect her in those ways really but we got through it.”
When asked directly about the possibility of performing with Waters again, Gilmour was unequivocal in his response: “Nothing. There is no possible way that I would do that.”
Gilmour’s firm stance reflects far more than personal disagreement. It represents the culmination of decades of conflict between two of rock music’s most influential figures. AXS reported that the reasons for this definitive stance include decades-long personal and political differences. Gilmour has expressed strong opposition to Waters’ political views and support for controversial figures. The two musicians have not spoken for years since Waters left the band in 1985. A brief reunion at Live 8 in 2005 failed to heal the rift.
Beyond political disagreements, serious accusations have further poisoned the relationship. The Independent noted that Gilmour and his wife, Polly Samson, have publicly criticized Waters for alleged antisemitism and other serious accusations. Waters denies these allegations. These fundamental differences in values and worldview have made reconciliation virtually impossible.
The finality of Gilmour’s position is reinforced by the current ownership structure of Pink Floyd. Architeg Prints revealed that the official band name and rights are now primarily owned by David Gilmour and Nick Mason. Both have stated they have no intention to revive the band or reunite with Waters. This legal reality ensures that any reunion would require Gilmour’s explicit consent—something he has made abundantly clear will never happen.
While Pink Floyd’s legacy continues through other channels, including reissues and anniversary editions of classic albums, the prospect of the band performing together in its original form remains permanently closed. For fans hoping for a reconciliation between Gilmour and Waters, Gilmour’s unambiguous statement leaves no room for speculation: the reunion will never occur.
