Matt Drayton is a fictional character from the 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. He is portrayed by actor Spencer Tracy and serves as a liberal, upper-middle-class father who faces a moral dilemma when his daughter, Joey Drayton, brings home her African American fiancé, John Prentice. The film explores themes of race, acceptance, and generational conflict during a time of significant social change in the United States. Matt's character represents the struggle between progressive ideals and societal prejudices, making him a pivotal figure in the narrative's exploration of interracial relationships.