Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 106,110	$ 229,312	$ 350,830
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(14,039)	(11,104)	(11,240)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax	(1,186)	(4,782)	3,658
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(15,225)	(15,886)	(7,582)
Comprehensive income	90,885	213,426	343,248
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	23,120	66,216	93,423
Comprehensive income attributable to Frank's International N.V.	$ 67,765	$ 147,210	$ 249,825