Daniel Thrasher

Daniel Thrasher began posting videos on YouTube when he was 13 years old. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design, before embarking on a career as an actor in Los Angeles. Between auditions, Daniel funneled all of his talents—from piano to songwriting to balloon arts—into his YouTube channel, which has since amassed nearly half a billion views and 3 million subscribers.

Daniel carved out his niche on the internet by making piano-based comedy sketches in which he plays a range of characters. His videos aim to make each viewer’s day “a little bit easier,” often satirizing topics that are relatable for amateur and professional musicians alike. Over time, he has developed a distinct comedic language that resonates with audiences of all ages. A typical Thrasher video switches from wholesome, relatable humor to absurdism to deadpan comedy in the blink of an eye, with Daniel simultaneously playing the straight-man, the funny man, and everyone in between.