Mary Shepherd-Sunderland is a pivotal character in the survival horror video game series Silent Hill, most notably in Silent Hill 2. She is the late wife of the main protagonist, James Sunderland. Her death and the mysterious circumstances surrounding it serve as the catalyst for James's journey through the haunting town of Silent Hill. Mary's presence, both as a memory and a supernatural influence, drives the emotional and psychological themes of the game, exploring grief, guilt, and redemption.