1 Exhibit 23.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS As independent petroleum consultants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-56961) of Brigham Exploration Company and in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-70137) of Brigham Exploration Company of our estimates of reserves, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to all references to our firm included in this Annual Report. /s/ Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. CAWLEY, GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, INC. Fort Worth, Texas March 26, 1999