Carl Barât

Carl Barât
Barat performing with the Libertines, 2024
Background information
Birth nameCarl Ashley Raphael Barât
Born (1978-06-06) 6 June 1978
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Genres
Instruments
Years active1997–present
Member of
Formerly of
PartnerEdie Langley (2009–present)

Carl Ashley Raphael Barât (/bəˈrɑːt/; born 6 June 1978) is a British musician best known for being the co-frontman with Pete Doherty of the indie rock band the Libertines. He was the frontman and guitarist of Dirty Pretty Things, and in 2010 debuted a solo studio album. In 2014 he announced the creation of his new band, the Jackals.