The G-Man, voiced by Michael Shapiro, is a recurring character in the Half-Life series of first-person shooter computer games. Always seen in a business suit with a tie and usually clutching a briefcase in one hand, he was first seen in Half-Life (henceforth referred to as HL1). He is known to display peculiar behavior and capabilities beyond that of a normal human and his identity and motives remain almost completely unexplained. He plays the role of an overseer and employer, watching over the player as the games progress.