Matthew Mercer

Personal context

Summary

Matthew Mercer is a voice actor, producer, and creator of the Exandria setting who is best known as Dungeon Master of Critical Role and for voicing characters in animation and video games. His fantasy storytelling includes LGBTQ characters and societies; he has said he treats sexuality as part of the world rather than something that must drive the plot. He has publicly opposed efforts to erase transgender people and rights, and has identified transgender characters in Exandria on Transgender Day of Visibility. Critical Role has also directed Pride merchandise proceeds to OutRight Action International. No public record of party campaigning or DEI roles is established.