Matt Hilder (born 30 April 1982) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s.

He played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Gold Coast and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.

In his four years at Cronulla, Hilder played in one finals campaign which came in the 2005 NRL season.

[10] In September 2014, Hilder announced his retirement from rugby league, finishing up with 201 NRL appearances.

[12] On 10 September 2006, Hilder threw a plastic chair at a man during an argument, causing head injuries.