The Serpent (In Quicksilver) is a studio album by the American ambient artist Harold Budd. It was released in 1981 on Budd's label Cantil Records.
Microgenre Music's James Krustofski praised the album's use of sparse piano compositions and ambient textures, noting that The Serpent (In Quicksilver) exemplifies Budd's signature minimalist approach. Krustofski highlighted the albumâÂÂs ethereal quality and contemplative mood, describing it as an intimate listening experience that balances melancholy with serenity, as well as praising BuddâÂÂs skill in creating cinematic soundscapes.