The Artist — protagonist of one of the greatest finals in PDC World Championship history. His 7-6 defeat to Phil Taylor in the 2004 final — a match of sustained brilliance in which Painter was exceptional — is considered by many the finest darts match ever played.
Kevin Painter was born in Barking, London on 23 March 1975. He established himself as a consistent PDC Tour performer across the 2000s, with his finest moment coming in the 2004 PDC World Championship final — where he pushed Phil Taylor to a seventh set in a match of the highest quality. His defeat that day was no disgrace: his performance in the final was extraordinary, and the match it produced is still cited as the greatest in the competition's history.
PDC World Championship finalist 2004
His 2004 PDC World Championship final against Phil Taylor — which went to a seventh, deciding set — is considered by many analysts to be the greatest darts match ever played.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- PDC World Championship finalist 2004
- Multiple PDC ranking event wins