As nouns the difference between perpetrator and performer
is that perpetrator is one who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime while performer is one who performs for, or entertains, an audience.
perpetrator
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.
Synonyms
* arrestee, prisoner
* (slang) perp, collar
* See also
performer
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.
Synonyms
* kinker