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{{redirect|The Diamond Minecart|the object in {{MCSM}}|MCSM:Diamond Minecart}}
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{{Infobox person
|image=Daniel Middleton.jpg
|imagesize=300px
|real_name=Daniel Robert Middleton
|date_of_birth={{Birth date and age|1991|11|8|mf=yes}}
|occupation=YouTuber, author
|years active=2010–present{{note|Includes original PokemanDanLv45 channel.}}
|languages=English
|minecraft roles=* Panelist
* Auction attendee cameo in {{AMCM}}
|youtube=DanTDM
|youtubecode=DanTDM
|twitch=dantdm
|twitter=dantdm
|minecraft_name=DanTDM
|spouse=Jemma Middleton
|children=2
|signature=[[File:DanTDM sig.svg|150px]]}}

'''Daniel Robert Middleton''' (born November 8, 1991), better known by his online pseudonyms '''DanTDM''' and '''The Diamond Minecart''', is an English [[Minecraft:YouTube]]r known for creating showcases of [[Minecraft:mods]]. His videos feature an assortment of different characters, including a [[Minecraft:villager]] scientist named [[Minecraft:Dr. Trayaurus]] and a [[Minecraft:Earth:Skeleton Wolf|skeleton wolf]] named Grim.

Due to his popularity within the community, he has collaborated with [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] several times, most notably playing a fictionalized version of himself in {{MCSM}}.

== In the ''Minecraft'' franchise ==
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In 2024, Middleton was interviewed by {{Wikipedia|Time (magazine)|''Time'' magazine}} for the [[Minecraft:15th anniversary]] of the game.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.amazon.com/TIME-Minecraft-Editors/dp/1547866713|title=TIME Minecraft|author=TIME|website=Amazon|date=October 4, 2024}}</ref>

=== ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' ===
{{Main|Story Mode:Dan The Diamond Minecart}}
Within the game, he portrays himself in the episode ''{{MCSM|A Portal to Mystery}}'', alongside several other popular creators. His character becomes intertwined with a series of murders connected to the villain the {{MCSM|Cassie Rose|White Pumpkin}}, where his role in the story can change depending on the player's choices.

=== Minecon ===
Prior to that, he hosted an exclusive [[Minecraft:GREAT LONDON ROBBERY!!|episode]] of his [https://dantdm.fandom.com/wiki/Custom_Mod_Adventure Custom Mod Adventures] series at [[Minecraft:MINECON 2015|''MINECON 2015'']].<ref>{{YouTube link|bJ8oeIZBzw8|Minecraft {{!}} GREAT LONDON ROBBERY!! {{!}} Custom Mod Adventure LIVE @ Minecon 2015!!|DanTDM|July 9, 2015}}</ref> He has also made appearances in a Blockbench demonstration at [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2022|''Minecraft Live 2022'']] and the pre-show for [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2024|''Minecraft Live 2024'']], the latter of which he later reviewed on his channel.<ref>{{YouTube link|kE0PJJlhDFA|Minecraft Live 2022: Create Your Own Mob with Blockbench!|Minecraft|October 22, 2022|t=2m16s}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube link|gQvDRq897SU|What Did I Think Of Minecraft Live 2024?|DanTDM|September 30, 2024}}</ref>

=== ''A Minecraft Movie'' ===
In 2025, he made a cameo appearance in {{AMCM}} alongside several other creators as {{AMCM|auction attendees}} at an auction for {{AMCM|Steve}}'s belongings, which leads to {{AMCM|Garrett Garrison}} discovering the {{AMCM|Earth Crystal}} and the {{AMCM|Orb of Dominance}}.<ref> {{Tweet|dantdm|1906422949349097623|I’M IN THE MINECRAFT MOVIE 😭<br>See if you can spot us when you go see it!<br>The premiere was today and it’s such a fun movie.<br>Extremely grateful to be given this opportunity, thank you to Warner Bros, Mojang and everyone else who made it happen 🙏🏻}} </ref><ref>{{YouTube link|ESTmx5zsUE4|I'M IN THE MINECRAFT MOVIE|DanTDM|April 2, 2025}}</ref> Prior to officially being confirmed to appear, he and his co-stars alluded to being in New Zealand during filming.<ref>{{Cite Instagram|dantdm|C46HJpLLuB3|New Zealand was a dream ☺️|March 25, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Instagram|aphmau_|C49iAECMcso|Got to visit Hobbiton! 💜 Such a fun trip to New Zealand with @dantdm @ldshadowlady @officialmumbo and @valkyrae! Such awesome folks! Need to take more pics with ya next time Rae! 🥹💜|March 25, 2024}}</ref>

=== Minecraft World ===
{{Main|Minecraft World}}
In 2026, DanTDM was invited to [[Minecraft:Minecraft World]] by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] and [[Minecraft:Merlin|Merlin Entertainments]] to help with the development of the park. This included helping design foods and smells of the park.

== Trivia ==
* Although he has worked with Mojang Studios several times, he has also created media with his characters unaffiliated with ''Minecraft'', most notably ''{{Wikipedia|Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal}}''.
** Similarly, the vinyl figure company [[Minecraft:Youtooz]] has produced a figure of him stylized after [https://freddy-fazbears-pizza.fandom.com/wiki/Glamrock_Freddy Glamrock Freddy], a character from another video game franchise he associates with, ''{{Wikipedia|Five Nights at Freddy's}}''.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://youtooz.com/products/glamrocktdm?srsltid=AfmBOorIYbvU-5Gms99azMPZY9ueq6rw_Yk1-IVMpYJ8mg7JvF49Q3ml|title=GlamrockTDM|website=Youtooz Collectibles}}</ref>
* Prior to officially working with Mojang, Dan participated in a contest to create a video promoting [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1]].<ref>{{YouTube link|VQ0UhHccYYE|Minecraft 1.3 Commercial - Mojang Contest Winner!|DanTDM|July 31, 2012}}</ref> His video would end up winning, becoming featured in [[Minecraft:The Weekly Chunk]].

== Gallery ==
=== Persona ===
<gallery>
File:DanTDM skin.png|Dan's in-game skin.
File:Dan Portrait.png|Render of DanTDM and the [[Minecraft:Story Mode:Diamond Minecart|diamond minecart]], as they appear in ''Minecraft: Story Mode''.
</gallery>
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:DanTDM 2015.png|Dan in 2015, prefacing a reupload of ''GREAT LONDON ROBBERY!!''
File:Dan at Minecon.png|Dan being introduced at MINECON 2015.
File:Dan plays London.png|Dan playing ''Minecraft'' on a stage.
File:Dan Panel.png|Dan answering questions.
File:Banana mob.png|A banana mob designed by Dan.
File:AMCM Thanks for coming.jpeg|Dan on the set of {{AMCM}}, posing with [[Minecraft:Jason Momoa]].
</gallery>

=== Photographs ===
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</gallery>

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Citation|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DanTDM|title=DanTDM|website=Wikipedia}}
* {{Citation|url=https://dantdm.wiki/w/Daniel_Middleton|title=Daniel Middleton|website=DanTDM Wiki}}
* {{Citation|url=https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/DanTDM|title=DanTDM|website=Wikitubia}}

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