Condensed Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Unitholders Public	Common Unitholder Antero Resources	Subordinated Unitholder Antero Resources	General Partner	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 1,458,410	$ 26,820	$ (269,963)	$ 7,543	$ 1,222,810
Partner' Capital
Net income and comprehensive income	25,609	37,929		11,553	75,091
Distribution to unitholders	(19,606)	(30,484)		(7,543)	(57,633)
Equity-based compensation	2,149	4,137			6,286
Conversion of subordinated units to common units		(269,963)	$ 269,963
Issuance of common units, net of offering costs	223,119				223,119
Balance at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 1,689,681	$ (231,561)		$ 11,553	$ 1,469,673