Matthew Baker

> "*I'm the definition of a normal guy.. I don't do anything that memorable in my life, I always try to do what's right but I'm just there filling up space.. I'm not on anyone's side and I don't have many enemies and friends. Being normal is cool for some people but I want to be remembered.. So it's time to change.*"
> ― Matthew to Andy
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## Matthew Baker

### Nickname(s)

Casanova (by Elizabeth)
Kid Brother (by Davis and Jude)
 Matty Ice (by Nathan)

### Date of Birth

March 9th 2003
 Status: Alive

## Network

### Family

Julian Baker (Father)
Brooke Baker (Mother)
Davis Baker (Brother)
Jude Baker (Brother)
Haley Baker (Sister)
Serena Baker (Sister)
Elizabeth Scott (Wife)
Andrew "Drew" Baker (Son)
 Hope Baker (Daughter)
Sawyer Scott (Sister-in-law)
 Hunter Evans II (Nephew)
 Quinn Evans II (Niece)
 Brooke Evans II (Niece)
Keith Scott (Brother-in-law)
Taylor Scott (Sister-in-law)
Jimmy Scott (Brother-in-law)
Teresa Hart (Sister-in-law, Deceased)
Emma Northwest (Sister-in-law)
Elliot McFadden (Brother-in-law)
Jude McFadden (Nephew)
Kelsey McFadden (Niece)
 Logan McFadden (Nephew)
Logan Evans (Brother-in-law)
Audrey Michaels (Sister-in-law)
Milo Adams (Brother-in-law)

### Relationships

Elizabeth Scott (Wife)
Grace McFadden (ex-girlfriend)
Lyla Thornton (ex-girlfriend)
Paige Collins (ex-girlfriend)
Erica Reyes (kissed)

### Job

Student (Graduated)
Towel Boy at BakerMan (Formerly)
Stunt Double (Formerly)
 Assistant Director (Currently)

### Affiliation(s)

Tree Hill Ravens (Formerly)
Tree Hill Student Council
The Originals

## Production

### First Episode

OTHNG: Pilot (1.01)
 OTHTO: (3.09)
 OTHL: (1.04)

### Last Episode

OTHNG: Generations (10.22)
OTHTO: (5.19)
OTHL: (6.22)

### Portrayed By

Colton Haynes

Matthew Baker is a graduate of Tree Hill High School, a major protagonist, and a main character in the Next Generation and Leagcies series. Matthew is seen as the forgotten Baker child due to not being as popular as his brothers or as intelligent and wild as his sisters. He's usually there for support and just being a normal guy with loyalty to his friends but with no real quirks.

His fortunes changed however when he was given a love interest in Elizabeth Scott, as his past is explored through his relationship with her. It is learned that he not is only one of the most caring and compassionate characters in the series but his damaged psyche and dark desires helped him become more grounded and relatable making him a fan favorite character.

After not having much development, he began

An accident caused of The Bling Ring

A turning point for him comes after he and Elizabeth break up. Unable to cope with losing her once again, he goes out one night to wind down. He eventually gets struck by a blunt object before getting sexually assaulted on the streets.

Matthew's journey through series is the sense of constant validation and acceptance as he believes he's not worthy of people's trust.

He is best friends with Andy Taylor, Elliot McFadden, Logan Evans, former enemy Nathan Smith, and his wife Elizabeth Scott. He is close friends with Chris Hargrove, Casey Simone, Jimmy Scott, He is friends with Paige Collins, Lucas McFadden, Grace McFadden, Keith Scott, Kelsey Evans, Chuck Scolnik, Nina Scott, former enemy Noah Middleman He is rivals/frenemies with Erica Reyes, David Prince, He had heated conflicts with Nathan Smith, Calvin Richards, He was friends/on friendly terms with Andre Fields, Kirk Carson, Melanie McFadden, Teresa Hart, Lauren Taylor, and Sean Mason before their deaths. He was enemies with Trevor Lahey, Joey Palmer, James Maddox, Ben Chambers, and Jonah Knight before their deaths. He has unresolved conflicts with Will King, Beau Kirby, Hayden Thomas, Lyla Thornton, Justin Dupre, Chad Baxter, and Toby Callaway.

## Character History

In Pilot, he is seen at the reunion with his sister Serena as they talk to Lucas McFadden and Lauren Taylor, respectively. He begins expressing his desire to join the Tree Hill Ravens like his brothers, but he looks over to see them drinking and partying with the other jocks and his smile fades. As the reunion dies down, he gets Lucas' number and says that he'll keep in touch.

In Checkmate, Matthew is first seen walking into school with his siblings sporting clothes from Clothes Over Bros, and getting attention from freshman girls saying he looks good. He smiles at them, only to run into a door opened by Elizabeth Scott, who looks at the girls and back at him, saying "Smooth Casanova" and laughs. He turns around to see the girls are gone

## Trivia

* Counting only the Next Generation, Matthew is one of 15 characters to appear in 200 episodes or more.
	+ The others are Elizabeth Scott, Kelsey Evans, Andy Taylor, Logan Evans, Brooke Keller, Jackson Scott, Sawyer Scott, Chuck Scolnik, Jamie Scott, Katie Keller, Elliot McFadden, Haley Baker, Lydia Scott, and Amber Swift.
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* He was born on March 9 at 12:05 am; 15 minutes after Haley.
	+ This makes them the only set of twins in the series to have different birthdays.
* His family went to summer camp with Lucas' children before they moved away.
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* He is one of characters to be sexually assaulted.
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* He is one of eight characters to be shot. The others are Elliot, Teresa, Jackson, Jonah, Christian, Reagan, and Tim.
	+ He was shot by James. Joey shot Elliot and Jackson. Riley accidentally shot Teresa. Victoria shot Christian. Jack shot Tim. Jonah shot Reagan. Debby and Ella shot Jonah.
	+ He, Elliot, Jackson and Teresa are the only to survive their attacks.
	+ He, Elliot and Jackson are the only still alive.

## Relationships

Main Article: Matthew-Elizabeth Relationship

* Elizabeth Scott
	+ First Relationship:
		- Start Up: Obstacles (2) (115)
		- Break Up: Start the Rebellion (401)
			* Reason: Elizabeth couldn't deal with Matthew constantly suffocating her.
	+ Second Relationship:
		- Start Up: Extreme Measures (519)
		- Break Up:
	+ Third Relationship