Fridthjofur was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, and grew up in the small town of Isafjordur. He is a versatile and sought after lighting designer whose work covers a broad spectrum from opera to dance, theatre and live events. Following three years as a theatre consultant with Theatre Projects he now works as a lighting designer, programmer, stage designer, re-lighter, consultant, mentor and Vectorworks specialist, providing training and support to the National Theatre, English National Opera, Glyndebourne, Association of Lighting Designers.