Peter Wright is a true icon of modern darts – a flamboyant performer and twotime world champion whose stage presence and skill have made him a fan favourite. Working as a builder and tyrefitter, he first competed in the BDO before switching to the PDC in 2004. His early career was steady, but his breakthrough arrived when he claimed his first televised PDC major title in 2017 by winning the UK Open.
Name: Peter Wright
Nickname: Snakebite
Born: 10/03/1970
Place of Birth: Livingston, Scotland
Nationality: Scottish
Laterality: Righthanded
Highest PDC Ranking: 2
Darts: 21g Red Dragon Signature
Walkon Tune: Don’t Stop the Party – Pitbull
Known as Snakebite, he stands out for more than just his powerful scoring – Wright is instantly recognisable thanks to his multicoloured mohawk and elaborate head designs, painted by his hairdresser wife Joanne. He treats each appearance like war paint, with his appearance changing between rounds to reflect his mood and intent on the oche. Character and spectacle combine seamlessly in his game.
PETER WRIGHT IN STATS : Check out Snakebite’s full career profile on dartsdatabase.co.uk
Wright has pocketed two World Championships (2020 and 2022), the 2021 World Matchplay, multiple European Championship titles, the Masters and Players Championship Finals among his eight major PDC wins. He has also racked up 48 Pro Tour titles, consistently averaging above 108 – evidence of his elite scoring power and clinical finishing in televised events. He even recorded the secondhighest televised threedart average in history in 2017.
In recent years, Snakebite has shown both resilience and reinvention. A lean form dip in 2024 saw him finish bottom of the Premier League, yet he bounced back to win the 2024 German Darts Championship with a phenomenal comeback. Now focusing on fitness – he once dreamed of being a strongman and recently set up a gym to stay sharp – Wright is determined to extend his competitive run despite being in his mid50s.
WRIGHT WINS WORLD TITLE AT 50: Peter’s Road to the 2020 World title
His legacy is sealed by more than titles. Wright has brought colour, spectacle and genuine showmanship to darts. Still fiercely competitive, still evolving, he proves age is no barrier – whether stepping up at Ally Pally or strutting under the lights, Snakebite remains a potent and unforgettable force in the sport.
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