Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 61,153	$ 56,732
Amortization to net income of transition asset	(22)	(22)
Amortization to net income of prior service cost	2	40
Amortization to net income of actuarial loss	135	117
Income taxes on pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(29)	(34)
Comprehensive income	61,239	56,833
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	89	216
Comprehensive income attributable to Core Laboratories N.V.	$ 61,150	$ 56,617