Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (38,616)	$ 2,417
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation	1,410	0
Comprehensive (loss) income	(37,206)	2,417
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest	(4,319)	697
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Liberty Oilfield Services, Inc.	$ (32,887)	$ 1,720