Thorin, also known as "The Esports Historian", has been working as a journalist within esports since 2001. Known in equal parts for his productivity and spicy opinions, he has covered numerous esports titles, with a particular focus upon the Counter-Strike franchise but also including the likes of Quake, StarCraft and League of Legends.

In 2017 Thorin won the Esports Journalist of the Year Award at the Esports Industry Awards.