Who is Eric Matthews in Saw IV?

Detective whose son is targeted by Jigsaw, struggles with duty vs family.

Who plays Eric Matthews in Saw IV?

Eric Matthews is played by Donnie Wahlberg.

Eric Matthews's abilities include police training, combat skills, protective father, investigator, survivor.

Eric Matthews has 3 mapped relationships in Saw IV. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Police training, Combat skills, Protective father, Investigator, Survivor

Eric Matthews — Conflict Captive — John Kramer / Jigsaw (Tobin Bell)
Jigsaw keeps Eric alive as part of the timed final test.

Rigg is told that Eric is still alive, and Eric is later found restrained in the final room of the game.
Eric Matthews — Power Custodian — Mark Hoffman (Costas Mandylor)
Hoffman supervises Eric's role in the final setup.

Hoffman is present with Eric in the final room and survives because the trap was never actually intended to endanger him.
Eric Matthews — Professional Fellow Detective — Rigg (Lyriq Bent)
Rigg's rescue mission is directly centered on Eric's survival.

Rigg is sent to save Eric, who is identified as a detective and is waiting in the final room.