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DanTDM
Middleton in 2016
Born
Daniel Robert Middleton

(1991-11-08) 8 November 1991 (age 34)
Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Other namesTheDiamondMinecart
EducationUniversity of Northampton (BA)
Occupations
Spouse
Jemma Middleton
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(m. 2013)​
Children2
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2010–present
GenreGaming
Subscribers
  • 29.2 million (main channel)
  • 35 million (combined)[a]
Views
  • 20 billion (main channel)
  • 20.7 billion (combined)[b]
Last updated: 22 February 2025
Websitedantdmshop.com
Signature

Daniel Robert Middleton (born 8 November 1991), better known as DanTDM (formerly TheDiamondMinecart), is an English YouTuber, gamer, and author. He is primarily known for his Let's Play videos, particularly those featuring Minecraft, Roblox, Pokémon and Five Nights at Freddy's.[1] Middleton's YouTube channel, which he started in 2012, has amassed over 29 million subscribers and 20 billion views as of 2025, making him one of the most popular content creators on the platform.[2][3][4][5]

Middleton began his YouTube career with Minecraft content, later expanding to other games and vlog-style videos. He has published a graphic novel, voiced a character in the UK version of the film Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), and embarked on several world tours featuring live shows. In 2016, he was listed in the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition for "Most views for a dedicated Minecraft video channel."

Beyond his online presence, Middleton has been involved in various charitable initiatives and has won several awards, including multiple Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in the UK Favourite Gamer category. In 2017, Middleton topped the Forbes list of Highest-Paid YouTube Stars, earning £12.2 million (about $16.5 million) in one year.

Personal life

Daniel Robert Middleton[6] was born on 8 November 1991 in Aldershot, England, as the elder of two siblings.[‡ 1] His parents divorced when he was a child.[‡ 1] He attended the University of Northampton where he studied music production.[7][8] Prior to his career as a YouTuber and author, he worked at Tesco, telling the BBC in 2017 "When I earned enough money off YouTube to match it [my wage at Tesco] my wife persuaded me to do it."[9]

Middleton married his girlfriend, Jemma, in March 2013.[10] Their first son, Asher, was born on 5 January 2020,[‡ 2][‡ 3] and their second son, Miles, was born on 22 November 2022.[‡ 4] He has openly discussed his struggles with mental health after experiencing severe depression due to the isolation of the COVID-19 lockdowns.[2]

Career

Middleton at Web Summit in 2014

In 2012, Middleton first created TheDiamondMinecart, a gaming channel.[11] In August 2014, Middleton signed with the multi-channel network Maker Studios under its Polaris label.[12] He decided to change his channel's name to TheDiamondMinecart // DanTDM later on, and on 12 December 2016, to DanTDM.[‡ 5] He currently produces videos out of his home studio in Wellingborough.[11] Middleton's content is largely targeted at children, though many teens and adults watch it as well.[13]

As his original fanbase that propelled his career has grown up, Middleton has scaled back his video production schedule and focused more on creating graphic novels, hosting live shows, and DanTDM merchandise.[2] He released a graphic novel titled Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal on 6 October 2016,[14][15][16] which remained at the number one spot on The New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover graphic books for eleven weeks.[17] He was a featured guest at the Cheltenham Literature Festival and went on a book tour that included parts of the UK and a visit to New York City.[14][18][19] He then embarked on a tour through the United States and Australia in 2017.[20][21] His live show at the Sydney Opera House was the second fastest to sell out in the venue's history.[9] While acknowledging that he might not be a household name "yet", he was noted by the Tampa Bay Times as being "one of YouTube's brightest stars and biggest successes."[22]

In 2017, he starred in a web series called DanTDM Creates a Big Scene starring himself and featuring other social media entertainers and actors.[23][24] The series premiered on 7 April 2017 exclusively for YouTube Red, YouTube's subscription service (now called YouTube Premium).[25] The show "follows DanTDM and his group of animated friends as they battle to keep their live show on the road".[26] That year, TODAY praised his "infectious laugh and an unmistakable British accent" and his personal growth from a "shy, low-profile YouTuber to the master of a creative empire."[27]

In 2019, Middleton was ranked 41 in UK's Top 100 Influencer List by The Sunday Times,[28] which also estimated Middleton's net worth to be £25 million.[1]

In January 2025, Middleton joined Classic FM as a regular presenter. Currently, he hosts the video game music-focused series Next Level, Music featured includes the soundtracks to Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and The Elder Scrolls.[29]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Refs
2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet eBoy Voice role; UK theatrical version [30]
2019 DanTDM Presents: The Contest Himself Interactive cinema event [31]
2021 Free Guy Cameo [32]
2025 A Minecraft Movie Auction attendee [33]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Refs
2016–2017 Skylanders Academy Cy Voice role; 2 episodes [34]
2017 DanTDM Creates a Big Scene Himself YouTube Original mini-series; 6 episodes [35]
YouTube Rewind Only in 2017
2025 Black Mirror Cameo; Episode: "USS Callister: Into Infinity" [36]

Video games

Year Title Role Notes Refs
2016 Minecraft: Story Mode Himself Episode 6: "A Portal to Mystery" [37]

Awards and nominations

Publications

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Notes

  1. ^ Subscribers, broken down by channel:
    • 29.2 million (DanTDM)
    • 1.81 million (DanTDM Live)
    • 895 thousand (DanTDM Shorts)
    • 3.16 million (MoreTDM)
    • 119 thousand (PokemanDanLv45)
  2. ^ Views, broken down by channel:
    • 20 billion (DanTDM)
    • 283 million (DanTDM Live)
    • 96.1 million (DanTDM Shorts)
    • 586.2 million (MoreTDM)
    • 3.809 million (PokemanDanLv45)

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