Pete Doherty

Peter Doherty
Peter Doherty
	Doherty performing in 2024
Background information
Born	Peter Doherty; 12 March 1979; Hexham, Northumberland, England
Genres	Indie rock; post-punk; garage rock;
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; bass guitar; harmonica; melodica; piano; organ;
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Rough Trade; Silvertone; EMI; Astralwerks; Clouds Hill; High Society; Strap Originals;
Member of	The Libertines; Peter Doherty and the Puta Madres; Babyshambles
Spouse	Katia de Vidas (m. 2021)
Website	peterdoherty.strap-originals.com

Peter Doherty (born 12 March 1979) is an English musician. He is best known for being co-frontman of the Libertines, which he formed with Carl Barât in 1997. His other musical projects are indie bands Babyshambles and Peter Doherty and the Puta Madres. Doherty is known both for his music and for his turbulent personal life and drug problems.