DanTDM

Also known as The Diamond Minecart, MoreTDM, Dan, Dan TDM, Daniel Robert Middleton, Dan Middleton, Danial, Dan The Diamond Minecart

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''. 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.

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Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK

Daniel Robert Middleton (born November 8, 1991), better known online as DanTDM (formerly TheDiamondMinecart), is a British YouTuber and gamer known for his video game commentaries. His online video channels have covered many video games including Minecraft, Roblox and Pokémon. His channel has been listed among the top YouTube channels in the United Kingdom. In July 2015, he was listed as one of…

Known for

The Cat in the Hat — (voice)2026
A Minecraft Movie — Auction Attendee2025
Hello Neighbor: Welcome to Raven Brooks — Jackson McGaw (voice)2022
Free Guy — DanTDM2021
Madame Tussauds: The Full Wax — Self - DanTDM2021
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel — Self - Expert2020
DanTDM Presents The Contest — Self2019
Dan TDM On Tour — DanTDM / Evil Dan2017
DanTDM Creates a Big Scene — Self / Evil Dan (voice)2017
Polaris: Player Select — Self2017

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: United Kingdom
Active from: 1991-11-08

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Discography

Official site Stream

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 9,416
Total plays: 124,512

Key facts

Youtuber.name: DanTDM
Youtuber.image: DanTDM @ Sportsfile (Web Summit) (cropped) 2.jpg
Youtuber.caption: Middleton in 2014
Youtuber.birth_name: Daniel Robert Middleton
Youtuber.birth_place: Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Youtuber.children: 2
Youtuber.other_names: TheDiamondMinecart
Youtuber.education: University of Northampton (BA)
Youtuber.youtube_id: UCS5Oz6CHmeoF7vSad0qqXfw
Youtuber.youtube_display_name: DanTDM
Youtuber.youtube_years_active: 2010–present
Youtuber.youtube_genre: Gaming
Youtuber.stats_update: 22 January 2026
Youtuber.signature: DanTDM sig.svg

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Robert
Family name: Middleton
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: Hampshire
Occupation: online streamer
Languages spoken: English language
Sport: esports
Official website: www.thediamondminecart.com
Image: TDM On Tour (cropped and rotated).jpg
Number of children: 2

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date of birth: 1991-11-08
birth name: Daniel Robert Middleton
social media followers: 119000
Commons category: DanTDM
number of viewers/listeners: 3823577

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Encyclopedic overview

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Personal life
Career
Filmography
Film
Television
Video games
Awards and nominations
Publications
Notes
References
External links

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."

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