William Hurst operates as a political figure leveraging his family's influential connections. Married to Julia Hurst, their union amplifies the family's substantial political sway.

Tasked with monitoring the SSC—a specialized police unit probing mask-related incidents—Hurst oversees their operations while maintaining liaisons across law enforcement agencies.

His covert allegiance surfaces when he betrays the SSC, sabotaging internal efforts and leaking intelligence to antagonist Geoffrey Connor. This includes aiding Connor's hunt for Tina Hurst, the final functional mask-bearer.

Hurst's sabotage directly endangers SSC personnel and cripples operations. The exposure of his treachery triggers organizational turmoil.

Arrested following his unmasking, Hurst confronts legal repercussions for his sabotage and collusion with Connor.

Julia Hurst faces implication through association and potential complicity, though her precise involvement remains undefined.