Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net Income	$ 314,920	$ 1,364,001
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax - Currency Translation Adjustment	17,612	(47,788)
Comprehensive Income	332,532	1,316,213
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities	(6,401)	7,527
Less Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities	51,243	55,158
Less Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Blackstone Holdings	131,202	645,230
Comprehensive Income Attributable to The Blackstone Group L.P.	$ 156,488	$ 608,298