Marshmello
Marshmello: quick facts
Sourced, updated Nov 2026- Real name
- Christopher Comstock
- Born
- May 19, 1992 (age 34)
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Nationality
- American
- Genres
- Future bass, EDM trap, Dubstep, Electronic pop
- Labels
- Joytime Collective (founder)
- Active since
- 2015
Essential tracks
- Alone2016
- Silence (with Khalid)2017
- Wolves (with Selena Gomez)2017
- Friends (with Anne-Marie)2018
- Happier (with Bastille)2018
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Marshmello
Where is Marshmello from?
Marshmello is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Nationality: American.
How old is Marshmello?
Marshmello is 34 years old, born on May 19, 1992.
What is Marshmello's real name?
Marshmello's real name is Christopher Comstock.
What kind of music does Marshmello play?
Marshmello plays future bass, edm trap, dubstep and electronic pop.
Does Marshmello have a record label?
Yes. Marshmello founded Joytime Collective.
What are Marshmello's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Alone" (2016), "Silence (with Khalid)" (2017) and "Wolves (with Selena Gomez)" (2017).
Who is Marshmello under the mask?
The man behind the white Marshmello helmet is American producer Christopher Comstock. Forbes confirmed his identity in 2017 using music royalty databases.
Who sings on Marshmello's Happier?
The vocals on Happier (2018) are mainly by Dan Smith, frontman of the British band Bastille. It became Marshmello's highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number two.
Does Marshmello still make music?
Yes. He released the Latin album Sugar Papi in 2023 and the Jonas Brothers collaboration Slow Motion in January 2025, and launched the band Underbrook the same month.
When is Marshmello's next festival show?
Marshmello is on the lineup of Decadence NYE (Denver, CO, USA) 2026, starting December 30, 2026.