Scottish · Forfar, Scotland · Born 1 August 1970Scottish professional darts player known for flamboyant outfits and colorful hair, two-time PDC World Champion and former world number one.
Born on August 1, 1970, in Forfar, Scotland, Peter Stuart Wright initially worked as a tyre fitter while pursuing darts as a semi-professional player. His early career was marked by modest success on the amateur circuit, and he struggled to establish himself after joining the Professional Darts Corporation in the late 2000s. Wright's breakthrough came relatively late in his career, when he began working with sports psychologist Dr. Chris Whitehead, helping him develop the mental resilience that would define his peak years. Wright's ascent to prominence began in the mid-2010s when he reached consecutive PDC World Championship finals in 2014 and 2015, losing to Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson respectively. These near-misses established him as a major force in world darts, though questions remained about his ability to close out major tournaments. His persistence paid off at the 2020 PDC World Championship, where he defeated van Gerwen 7-3 in the final to claim his first world title at age 49. Two years later, he captured his second world championship by defeating Gerwyn Price 5-3, becoming one of only thirteen players to win multiple PDC world titles. Wright's major tournament victories include two World Championships, two Grand Slam of Darts titles, two World Matchplay crowns, and multiple European Championship victories. He was named PDC Player of the Year in 2020 and has consistently ranked among the world's top four players since 2020. His tournament average often exceeds 100, and he is widely regarded as one of the most reliable finishers in professional darts. Beyond his playing achievements, Wright has become synonymous with the sport's theatrical elements through his elaborate, colorful costumes designed by his wife Joanne. These outfits, changed for different sessions and tournaments, have made him one of darts' most recognizable figures and helped broaden the sport's appeal to mainstream audiences.
Colorful hair, flamboyant outfits, and dramatic World Championship victories
Wright reportedly designs a completely new look — hair colour, costume and face paint — for each tournament he plays. His wife Joanne creates most of the outfits.
Did You Know?How They Played
Theatrical showman with deliberate throwing rhythm and strong finishing
Lasting Impact
Transformed darts entertainment with his colorful persona while achieving elite success
Career Honours
- PDC World Champion 2020, 2022
- Grand Slam of Darts 2x
- European Championship 2x
- PDC Player of the Year 2020
- World Matchplay finalist