Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Polices (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 17, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense			$ 6,495	$ 25,895
Deferred tax asset arising from the IPO		$ 13,664
Existing Owners of Brigham Minerals
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Sale of stock, ownership percentage	10.50%
Class B Common Stock \| Existing Owners of Brigham Minerals
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Sale of stock, ownership percentage	56.70%