Income Taxes - Temporary Differences Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 68,614
Investment in Antero Midstream Partners	28,381
Transaction costs	2,465	$ 1,304
Equity-based compensation	1,298
Charitable contributions	2,473
Total deferred tax assets	103,231	1,304
Net deferred tax assets	103,231	1,304
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ 103,231	$ 1,304