Who is Cypher in The Matrix?

Crew member who betrays Morpheus to the Agents

Who plays Cypher in The Matrix?

Cypher is played by Joe Pantoliano.

Cypher's abilities include hacking, deception, stealth, betrayal, technical sabotage.

Cypher has 10 mapped relationships in The Matrix. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: resistance fighter.

Cypher — related — Neo (Keanu Reeves)
Cypher — related — Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss)
Cypher — related — Oracle (Gloria Foster)
Cypher — related — Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne)
Cypher — related — Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving)
Cypher — Conflict Betrayer — Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne)
Cypher sells out Morpheus to the Agents.

The crew is ambushed by Agents after being betrayed by Cypher, who longs to return to the Matrix.
Cypher — Conflict Would-be Killer — Neo (Keanu Reeves)
Cypher attempts to murder Neo during his rampage.

Before Cypher can kill Neo and Trinity, he is killed by Tank.
Cypher — Conflict Would-be Killer — Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss)
Cypher attempts to murder Trinity during his rampage.

Before Cypher can kill Neo and Trinity, he is killed by Tank.
Cypher — Conflict Avenger — Tank (Marcus Chong)
Tank stops Cypher's killing spree.

Cypher is killed by Tank, a wounded crew member, after killing the others.
Cypher — Alliance Temporary Ally — Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving)
Smith benefits from Cypher's betrayal of the crew.

The crew is ambushed by Agents after being betrayed by Cypher, indicating a deal between them.