Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net income (loss)	$ (283,774)	$ 124,133
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	186	768
Foreign currency forward contracts	(110)	986
Amortization of deferred pension plan amounts (net of tax provision of $167 and $409 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively)	392	783
Other comprehensive income, net	468	2,537
Net comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(17,920)	(18,648)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the company	(301,226)	108,022
Noble Corp [Member]
Net income (loss)	(276,669)	135,669
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	186	768
Foreign currency forward contracts	(110)	986
Amortization of deferred pension plan amounts (net of tax provision of $167 and $409 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively)	392	783
Other comprehensive income, net	468	2,537
Net comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(17,920)	(18,648)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the company	$ (294,121)	$ 119,558