Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974)[1] is a Canadian Catholic contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter, and worship leader based in the United States.

His notable writing credits include "Your Grace Is Enough", "I Will Rise", "Because He Lives (Amen)", "Christ Is Risen", and "Lord I Need You".

[6] When Pope Benedict XVI visited the United States in April 2008, Maher was asked to lead worship for crowds of thousands at the Rally for Youth and Seminarians in Yonkers, New York, which also featured Kelly Clarkson, tobyMac and Third Day, among other musicians.

[9] Maher performed "Lord, I Need You" before a crowd of nearly four million, including Pope Francis, for World Youth Day 2013 in Rio, Brazil.

[14] On March 17, 2015, Maher released his eighth studio album, Saints and Sinners, through Essential Records.

[21] Maher is featured in three Christmas special theatrical releases for Dallas Jenkins's The Chosen franchise.

[22] The video of Maher's "Hark..." was reprised for the 2023 special "Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night", released on December 12, 2023.

[24] Married to Kristin Fisher, Maher lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and their three children: a daughter and two sons.