Moffat and co-creator Mark Gatiss took to Twitter to voice their appreciation after the BBC detective drama scooped 13 award nods yesterday (July 19).
Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss arriving for the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012 at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
"Thanks for all your kind words about the Emmy nominations for Sherlock," wrote Gatiss. "We're thrilled!"
Moffat meanwhile singled out Sherlock director Paul McGuigan - who has helmed four of the show's six episodes - for particular praise.
"Shouldn't single people out - but I'm extra pleased for [Paul]," he wrote. "Best director in the world."
Sherlock's Emmy nominations include recognition for stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman and Moffat himself.
