Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Continental Resources Dividend (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Dividend [Abstract]
Payments of Dividends	$ 72,975	$ 55,132	$ 40,429	$ 18,580		$ 168,536	$ 18,580	$ 18,747
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.20	$ 0.15	$ 0.11	$ 0.05	$ 0.05