Born on 11th January, 1962 to parents Judge and Doreen Lawrence of the Point Area, St Johns, Antigua, West Indies.

As a child he enjoyed listening to all types of music but Calypso was his favourite.The head teacher of Villa School, Ms. Rosetta Etinoff encouraged him to sing on the School Chior. His love for singing grew so much, that he started singing Calypso in1975.He entered the Junior Calypso Competition at the age of thirteen, he never placed but that did not diminish his dreams for singing. Because of his love for music he continued to sing and develop his talents.In the state-hood Calypso Competition of 1980, he placed 3rd runners up and in 1984 placed2nd runners up in the Independence Calypso Competition.1985 marked the first year he became a finalist in the Senior Calypso Competition and a sixth time competition finalist.

Walter Lawrence "Mighty Leopard " had since migrated to the Unites States of America, but makes his contribution to Antigua in a very special way.His outstanding contributions to the needy includes:

Assistance to Holberton Hospital in the form of Medical Supplies and Toiletries for patients.
Toiletries for the patients at the Fiennes Institute.
Toiletries for the patients at the Mental Hospital.
Food Supplies and Toiletries for the children of the Good Shepherd Home.
Food Supplies and Toiletries for the Amazing Grace Foundation.
Sponsored the Junior Calypso Competition on many occasions, donated fully loaded computers to the Winner of the Junior Calypso and Mr and Miss Teenage Pagents.
Christmas gifts and food items for the elderly and children.

Walter Lawrence "Mighty Leopard" has directly impacted the lives of many. He can be described as a man with a kind and generous heart.