2026 has been a tough year for Snakebite. In February Peter Wright slipped to 33rd in the PDC Order of Merit, his first time outside the top 32 since 2011, and by September he sat 37th. But rankings never tell the whole story with Wright, a two-time world champion, former world No. 1 and one of the most colourful characters the sport has ever seen.
From the painted Mohican to the sidestep walk-on, he turned darts into a spectacle, and he did it as a late bloomer who won his first major at 47. Here is his story. Shop more oche legends in our darts collection.
Peter Wright Fact File
| Full name | Peter Stuart Wright |
| Date of birth | 10 March 1970 (age 56) |
| Place of birth | Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Discipline | Darts (PDC) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Status | Active on the PDC tour |
| Highest ranking | World No. 1 (2022) |
| Nickname | Snakebite |
Career History
| Year | Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Qualifies for the BDO World Championship (first-round exit) |
| 2004 | Joins the PDC |
| 2014 | PDC World Championship runner-up |
| 2017 | UK Open: first major title |
| 2019 | World Cup of Darts winner with Gary Anderson |
| 2020 | World champion, Masters and European Championship; Premier League nine-darter |
| 2021 | World Matchplay and Players Championship Finals |
| 2022 | World champion for a second time; world No. 1 |
| 2023 | European Championship |
| 2025 | World Championship quarter-final |
Key results and major titles. Wright has won eight PDC major singles titles, including two World Championships.
Early Years: The Builder Who Kept Throwing
Born in Livingston, Wright grew up in England after moving south as a small child. For years darts was a sideline: he worked as a builder and tyre fitter while playing locally.
He qualified for the BDO World Championship in 1995 but lost in the first round and drifted away from the professional game. He joined the PDC in 2004, and it was not until 2008 that he played a full schedule.
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Breakthrough: Into the Big Time
Wright broke into the world's top 16 in 2013 and reached his first World Championship final in 2014, losing 7-4 to Michael van Gerwen. The hair, the outfits and the dancing had arrived, and so had the darts.
His first major finally came at the 2017 UK Open, aged 47. Two years later he won the World Cup of Darts for Scotland alongside Gary Anderson.
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Peak: World Champion Twice
2020 was Snakebite's year. He beat Van Gerwen in the World Championship final at Alexandra Palace, then added the Masters and the European Championship, plus a televised nine-darter in the Premier League.
The World Matchplay and Players Championship Finals followed in 2021, and in January 2022 he won a second world title, taking him to world No. 1 that March. He added another European Championship in 2023.
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Later Career: Still Fighting
At the 2025 World Championship he knocked out defending champion Luke Humphries 4-1 before losing to Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals. Results have been harder to find since, and 2026 brought a second-round exit at Ally Pally and a slide down the rankings. Few would bet against Snakebite biting back.
Honours
World Championship
- PDC World Champion: 2020, 2022
- Runner-up: 2014
Other Majors
- UK Open: 2017
- Masters: 2020
- European Championship: 2020, 2023
- World Matchplay: 2021
- Players Championship Finals: 2021
Team & Ranking
- World Cup of Darts: 2019 (with Gary Anderson)
- World No. 1: 2022
Off the Oche
Wright's wife Joanne, a hairdresser, styles his famous Mohican, and he has said their daughter inspired the look. He walks on to Pitbull's "Don't Stop the Party", and says the nickname comes from his fondness for snakes.
FAQs
How old is Peter Wright?
Peter Wright was born on 10 March 1970, so he is 56 years old.
Where was Peter Wright born?
He was born in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, and grew up in England.
How many world titles has Peter Wright won?
Two. He won the PDC World Championship in 2020 and 2022, and was runner-up in 2014.
Why is Peter Wright called Snakebite?
Wright says the nickname comes from his love of snakes, with the warning that if you keep poking him, he will bite.
Has Peter Wright been world No. 1?
Yes. His 2022 world title took him to the top of the PDC rankings in March 2022.
Is Peter Wright still playing darts?
Yes. He remains on the PDC tour in 2026, although he dropped out of the world's top 32 in February 2026.
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