Black Library veteran Toby Longworth gives us his tips for voicing the perfect Space Marine
Toby Longworth, a veteran Black Library narrator, has discussed his approach to voicing Space Marines in Warhammer 40k’s upcoming Dawn of War 4. As one of the most prolific narrators in Black Library’s history, Longworth has lent his voice to some of the setting’s most celebrated works, including Dan Abnett’s Eisenhorn and Gaunt’s Ghosts series, as well as numerous Horus Heresy novels featuring characters like the Death Guard-turned-Grey Knight Nathaniel Garro.
In interviews about his voicework, Longworth has addressed a persistent challenge in Warhammer 40k audio: differentiating between Space Marines, whose voices often sound similarly gruff and imposing. Through his years of Black Library narration work, he has developed techniques for creating distinct vocal characterizations. His expertise spans both audiobook narration and video game voiceover work, making him one of the most recognizable voices in the Warhammer 40k universe. With extensive experience bringing 40k’s characters to life, Longworth continues to contribute to the setting across multiple media, from acclaimed novels to interactive games.