Dirty Pretty Things were an british indie rock band created by singer and guitarist Carl Barât after The Libertines‘ break-up in 2004, consisting of Didz Hammond (bass), Gary Powell (drums) and Anthony Rossomando (guitar).

They released two studio albums: Waterloo To Anywhere in 2006, which reached number 3 on the music charts, and Romance At Short Notice two years later, which performed poorly in comparison.

The band split shortly afterwards, playing a final gig in London on 20 December 2008.