- Played by Kevin Tighe
- John Locke's biological father
- Was on dialysis and in need of a new kidney
- Conned Locke out of a kidney in a ploy using his mother
- Is a hunter
- Moved in an attempt to loose Locke who was stalking him
- Locke found his new home
Theories
- Anthony Cooper may actually be the notorious D.B. Cooper. He's the right age, a meticulous planner and certainly ruthless enough.
- Anthony Cooper could be the real Sawyer.