Arthur Seymour Sullivan was an English composer, noted for his collaboration with librettist W. S. Gilbert. There are several synonyms for the name, such as Sir Arthur Sullivan, Arthur Sullivan, and A. S. Sullivan. Sir Arthur was also referred to as the "Savoyard" due to his association with the Savoy Theatre. Additionally, he was popularly known as the "King of the Comic Opera" for his contribution to the evolution of British comic opera. Sullivan was awarded a knighthood in 1883, and he was also a Member of the Order of Merit, further highlighting his significant contributions to the music industry.