Looking to follow the most influential Americans on Bluesky? This comprehensive guide lists the top US influencers across every category - from politics and entertainment to journalism and tech - with direct links to their Bluesky profiles.

The United States represents over 40% of Bluesky's user base, making American influencers central to the platform's culture. Whether you want to follow celebrities, discover news sources, or find creators in your niche, this list has you covered.

For global rankings including international accounts, see our complete guide to Bluesky's most followed accounts.

Top 10 Most Followed Americans on Bluesky

Rank Name Category Followers Profile Link
1 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Politics 1,731,000+ @aoc.bsky.social
2 Mark Cuban Business 1,250,000+ @mcuban.bsky.social
3 Mark Hamill Entertainment 1,100,000+ @markhamill.bsky.social
4 Stephen King Author 1,000,000+ @stephenking.bsky.social
5 Rachel Maddow News/Media 1,000,000+ @maddow.bsky.social
6 Jamie Lee Curtis Entertainment 850,000+ @jamieleecurtis.bsky.social
7 James Gunn Entertainment 800,000+ @jamesgunn.bsky.social
8 Weird Al Yankovic Entertainment 750,000+ @alyankovic.bsky.social
9 Quinta Brunson Entertainment 650,000+ @quintab.bsky.social
10 Ben Stiller Entertainment 500,000+ @benstiller.bsky.social

US Entertainment Influencers

Hollywood has embraced Bluesky, with actors, directors, musicians, and comedians building significant followings. Here are the top entertainment accounts to follow:

Actors

Directors and Filmmakers

Musicians and Comedians

For more celebrity accounts, see our complete list of celebrities on Bluesky.

TV Personalities

US News and Journalism

Bluesky has become a major destination for journalists and news organizations, especially after many migrated from X/Twitter. Here are the key accounts:

Major News Organizations

For the latest breaking news on Bluesky, see our guide to following news outlets on Bluesky.

News Personalities

Journalists

Also see our coverage of Sunday morning news shows on Bluesky.

US Political Figures

Politicians have increasingly turned to Bluesky as an alternative platform for reaching constituents.

Federal Politicians

Political Organizations

  • MeidasTouch - Political media, 350K+ followers
  • Lincoln Project - Political organization, 200K+ followers
  • ACLU - Civil liberties organization, 180K+ followers

For more on archiving political accounts, see our guide on archiving politicians on Bluesky.

US Tech and Business Influencers

The tech community was among the first to embrace Bluesky, making it a hub for developers and entrepreneurs.

Business Leaders

Tech Personalities

For developers interested in building on Bluesky, check out our ATProtocol getting started guide and guide to creating Bluesky bots.

US Authors and Writers

US Sports Personalities

Sports media and athletes are growing their presence on Bluesky:

For more sports content, see our guides to following NFL on Bluesky, NBA on Bluesky, and MLB on Bluesky.

US Science and Academia

Bluesky has attracted a strong academic and science communication community:

How to Grow Your US Bluesky Following

Want to build your own Bluesky presence? Here are proven strategies:

1. Engage with Top Accounts

Reply thoughtfully to posts from influential accounts. Quality engagement gets noticed.

2. Use Trending Hashtags

Check trending Bluesky hashtags and participate in relevant conversations.

3. Post at Peak Times

For US audiences, optimal posting times are typically 9-11 AM and 7-9 PM EST. See our best times to post guide for detailed analysis.

4. Create or Join Starter Packs

Starter Packs help new users discover accounts. Getting included in popular packs accelerates growth.

5. Cross-Promote

If you have audiences on other platforms, let them know you're on Bluesky. Many top accounts grew this way.

Learn more in our complete guide to Bluesky influencer growth.

Tools for Finding US Influencers

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Ready to grow your Bluesky following? Download Skyscraper for iOS to discover trending content, get intelligent hashtag suggestions, and track what's popular on the platform.

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About Skyscraper

Skyscraper is a suite of Bluesky tools including an iOS app, trending hashtags API, and keyword monitoring. We help users discover content, grow their following, and get the most out of the Bluesky platform. Our tools track real-time Bluesky data to provide insights you won't find anywhere else.