Following are the detail of Peter Wright’s life, career, achievements, personal details, and other aspects:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Peter Stuart Wright |
| Nickname | Snakebite |
| Birthdate | 10 March 1970 |
| Age | 55 (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Hometown | Mendham, Suffolk, England |
| Darts Specifications | 21g Red Dragon Signature |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Walk-on Music | Various |
| Organizations | BDO (1995–2004), PDC (2004–present, Tour Card since 2011) |
| Current World Ranking (PDC) | 31 (as of 3 Jan 2026) |
| World Championship Wins | 2 (2020, 2022) |
| Major Titles Won | 8 PDC Major Titles (2 World Championships, 1 UK Open, 1 Players Championship, 2 European Championships, 1 Masters, 1 World Series of Darts) |
| Other Major Wins | World Cup (2019, 2021), 9 European Tour Titles, 4 World Series Titles |
| Notable Achievements | Two-time PDC World Champion, 2021 World Matchplay Winner, known for flamboyant stage persona and hairstyle |
| High Averages & Nine-darts | Televised highest average 119.50 (2017), one televised nine-dart finish (2020 Premier League) |
| Career Timeline | – Qualified for first BDO World Championship in 1995 at age 24 – Worked as builder and tyre fitter before full PDC career – Full PDC schedule from 2008 – First PDC World Championship appearance in 2010 – Reached first final in 2014 – Won first major at 2017 UK Open – Became World Champion in 2020 & 2022 |
| Major Final Appearances | 21 finals (8 titles, 13 runner-up positions) across various events including World Championship, UK Open, Grand Slam, and more |
| Notable Televised Nine-Dart Finishes | 2020 Premier League (Daryl Gurney), 2022 Premier League (Jonny Clayton), others in 2024–2025 |
| Style & Persona | Known for colorful Mohican hairstyle, snake tattoo, elaborate head paint, sidestep dance before matches |
| Personal Life | Married to Joanne, has children; known for his flamboyant appearance and stage antics |
| Early Life & Background | – Scottish-born, lived in England since childhood – Never met his father, raised by single mother – Interested in darts from early childhood, inspired by TV players – Worked as builder and tyre fitter before pursuing darts professionally |
| Major Controversies & Incidents | – Several disputes, including on social media – Known for fiery temper and on-stage antics – Suffered injuries in childhood (scars from pub attack) |
| Business & Interests | Owns a darts apparel brand, has a keen interest in snakes (nickname origin) |
| Recent Form (2024–2025) | Multiple tournament wins, including Nordic Darts Masters, Czech Darts Open, and multiple European Tour titles; faced some early exits and injuries but remains a top competitor |
| Career Highlights | – Two-time World Champion – 8 Major titles – 48 PDC titles overall – Known for high scoring, consistency, and stage presence |