Claude Hilton Matthews (19 January 1899 – 9 January 1954) was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1934 until his death in 1954 .

He held a number of ministerial positions including Chief Secretary Matthews was born in Rylstone, New South Wales He was the son of a foreman and was educated at Petersham High School.

He worked with the New South Wales Government Railways as a labourer and became an official of the Federated Ironworkers' Association.

Matthews was elected as the Labor member for Leichhardt at the 1934 by-election caused by the resignation of the sitting member Joe Lamaro who unsuccessfully contested the seat of Watson at the 1934 federal election.

[2][3] Matthews held ministerial positions in the government of James McGirr.