Matthew Erickson is a Canadian voice actor known for his extensive work in English dubs of anime series, primarily in association with Ocean Productions and Blue Water Studios in Canada. Born on July 23, 1980, in Rosebud, Alberta, and raised in rural Alberta, he has built a career spanning several decades in the voice acting industry.

Erickson is perhaps most recognized for his leading roles in several major anime franchises. He is the English voice of Shinn Asuka, the protagonist of the series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, a role he reprised in the compilation film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Special Edition and the alternate ending feature Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future. His other prominent roles within the Gundam meta-series include providing the voice of the young Domon Kasshu in Mobile Fighter G Gundam and taking on the iconic role of Amuro Ray in the Ocean Group dub of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. In addition to his work in the Gundam franchise, he has voiced several other notable anime protagonists. He played the lead role of Van Flyheight in Zoids: Chaotic Century and its sequel Zoids: Guardian Force. He also voiced Keita Aona in the series Betterman and Jinto Linn in the space opera Crest of the Stars and its sequels, Banner of the Stars and Banner of the Stars II. His filmography also includes the role of Yoshitaka Waya in Hikaru No Go, Nobuo Terashima in Nana, Yuhi Aogiri in Ceres, The Celestial Legend, and Ryuren Ran in The Story of Saiunkoku.

Throughout his career, Erickson has demonstrated a recurring association with specific dubbing studios and production teams. He has frequently worked with both Ocean Studios in Vancouver and Blue Water Studios in Calgary, contributing to their respective casts for numerous anime titles. This has led to his involvement in a wide range of projects, from mainstream action series to dramatic and comedic roles. Beyond anime, his voice can also be heard in other animated productions, such as Harvey Kinkle in the series Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch.

Erickson's career is marked by his contributions to bringing leading characters in internationally popular anime series to English-speaking audiences. His work in long-running and influential franchises like Gundam and Zoids, as well as acclaimed series like Nana, represents a significant body of work in the field of English anime localization. He has also lent his voice to the character Shinn Asuka in the video game Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3, extending his performance into the interactive medium.