Matt Harris

**Matt Harris** is a minor antagonist in The CW and DC Universe series, *Stargirl*.

Matt is the brother of Wendi Tyler and the estranged maternal uncle/former legal guardian of Rick Tyler.

## Biography

Nine years ago, Matt was called to Blue Valley, Nebraska, by his sister Wendi. It was here that Rex quickly explained that inside was the deed to the house, which they left to Matt, and records about Rick. On the records, Matt was listed as Rick’s biological father and Rick as having the last name Harris instead of Tyler. Though Matt was hesitant as he never wanted children, Wendi asked him to try his best. Rex also left $50,000 in the house for the two to share. Rex and Wendi left a few minutes later but died in a car wreck that same night. Matt became the legal guardian and, for all intents and purposes, Rick's father.

## Series

### Season 1

Matt sells off a part that Rick needs for his car and they bicker it about it. Rick tells his uncle he can't just sell off parts if his car that belong to him, and insults Matt by saying that he resents Rick. He believes that without Rick, he would be rich. Later, when Pat Dugan comes by to see Rick, a drunk Matt wonders what Rick has done now.

### Season 2

When Miss. Woods come by with a less of colleges for Rick, Matt comes out of the house and snarks that Rick will be in jail before college. Later, Eclipso uses his power to make Rick think that Matt is Solomon Grundy and that Grundy had killed a little girl, Rick starts attacking and brutally fighting beating "Grundy". Pat and Courtney Whitmore can tell it's not Grundy and Courtney wakes Rick by blasting him with the Cosmic Staff. When Rick comes to, he sees that it was his uncle he almost killed. Pat checks on Matt, and it is later revealed that he is in critical condition.

A few days later, Matt is visited by Pat. Matt doesn't respond, and Pat says that Rick is a good kid and figures Matt knows that as well. He asks Matt to drop the charges against Rick, and going to jail could ruin Rick's life before it gets started. Pat also says that it might not make town, but everyone in town could suffer if Rick doesn't get Matt's forgiveness. Matt is too crippled to speak, but writes down that Pat can go to hell. Sitting down, this causes Pat to be filled with nearly irrepressible rage as he tells Matt that Rick's parents asked Matt to look out for Rick, but Matt did the opposite.

Matt doesn't respond, and Pat tells him that he has a talent for finding people weaker than he is and taking advantage of them. Pat tells Matt that he's a bad guy and while locking the door and closing the drapes, he recounts on how when growing up or being in the army, whenever he crossed someone like Matt he would realize that he also has some bad in him. Matt realizes his mistake for angering Pat, he cowardly tries to call for help, but he can't. After the confrontation, Matt drops the charges against Rick. When Rick is released, Pat claims he has no idea why Matt dropped the charges, although Rick suspects that he was somehow involved.

### Season 3

Rick reveals to Beth that Matt has left town after his release from the hospital. Rick doesn't know where Matt went and doesn't care either.

## Personality

Matt is an aggressive and self-centered individual, always putting his needs above that of his nephew, Rick Tyler. He is sharp and distant, often vocally to Rick how he ruined Matt's life. Matt never wanted to be responsible for someone other than himself, but was forced, into the situation, by his late sister, Wendi Harris. The decision turned him bitter and regretful for the life that, he could have had if he wasn't in Blue Valley. He has been physically abusive toward Rick for no clear reason at all, since the latter was a child, just to simply "keep him in line". He is also misogynistic and harasses a waitress, who isn't interested in his advances.

Matt is extremely arrogant and self-righteous to the point that he always tries to blame others for his actions. When Rick attacks Matt while under the influence of one of Eclipso's illusions, Matt still arrogantly and self-righteously presses charges against his nephew. Matt also doesn't have any genuine guilt, shame, or remorse for any of his disgusting actions or the physical abuse that he has put Rick through at all.

When Pat Dugan had politely asked Matt to drop the charges against Rick, but he refused and had rudely stated for him to "go to hell". But Matt does reluctantly drops the charges after the torturous confrontation, with Pat, proving that, he is nothing more than a pathetic coward, who puts up a tough act. After Matt completely recovered from his injuries, he left Blue Valley for good, out of fear of what Pat or Rick will do to him if he ever provokes them again.

## Physical appearance

Matt is a scruffy looking man of moderate height, broad shoulders and an athletic build. He has brown hair that is faded on the sides yet unkempt on the top, brown eyes and a long face. Matt has unkempt facial hair and is usually seen in casual clothing.

## Notes and Trivia

* Matt is the only non-super-powered villain character in *Stargirl* to be attacked by a member of the JSA.

## References

1. ↑ ""
2. ↑ "*Summer School: Chapter Eight*"
3. ↑ "*Summer School: Chapter Twelve*"
4. ↑ "*Chapter Three: The Blackmail*"