Music:
* Songs: Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, penning nearly all of their biggest hits, including:
* "My Generation"
* "Pinball Wizard"
* "Baba O'Riley"
* "Won't Get Fooled Again"
* "Who Are You"
* "Behind Blue Eyes"
* "The Real Me"
* "I Can See For Miles"
* "Substitute"
* "Summertime Blues" (The Who's cover)
* Many others
* Rock Operas: He is renowned for his ambitious rock operas, notably:
* Tommy (1969)
* Quadrophenia (1973)
* Lifehouse (1971, unfinished)
* The Who by Numbers (1975)
* Empty Glass (1982)
* Face Dances (1981)
Books:
* Horse's Neck (1985) - A semi-autobiographical novel.
* Who I Am (2012) - His autobiography.
* Us and Them: The Life of Pink Floyd (2016) - A biography of Pink Floyd.
Other:
* Screenplays: Townshend has written several screenplays, including:
* Tommy (1975) - The film adaptation of his rock opera.
* Quadrophenia (1979) - The film adaptation of his rock opera.
* The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1978) - A documentary about The Who.
* Essays and Articles: He has written extensively on music, art, and philosophy.
Townshend is a prolific writer and has made significant contributions to both music and literature.