Matthew Joseph Willig (born January 21, 1969) is a 6-foot-9 European-American businessman, entrepreneur, football player and actor. He played offensive tackle in the National Football League.
The Tick is a nigh invulnerable superhero in a blue tick suit who arrives in the city to help combat crime and uncover the mysterious figure behind the city's underworld. He befriends a nervous and mild-mannered young man named Arthur who becomes his sidekick.