| Dr. Daniel Pierce | |
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| Occupation | Neuroscientist University Professor FBI Consultant |
| First Appearance | Pilot |
| Actor | Eric McCormack |
Dr. Daniel Pierce is an eccentric neuroscience professor with paranoid schizophrenia who is recruited by the FBI to help solve complex cases. Pierce has an intimate knowledge of human behavior and a masterful understanding of the way the mind works. He also has an uncanny ability to see patterns and look past people's conscious emotions to see what lies beneath.
Pierce's mind may be brilliant, but it's also damaged. He struggles with hallucinations and paranoid delusions brought on by his schizophrenia. Oddly, Daniel considers some of his hallucinations to be a gift. They occasionally allow him to make connections that his conscious mind can’t yet process. At other times, the hallucinations become Daniel's greatest curse, leading him to behave in irrational, potentially dangerous ways.
Daniel's mental condition and offbeat manner make it difficult for him to achieve the close friendships and intimate relationships he craves. He’s in his element when solving an intricate puzzle or a coded message. But in unfamiliar situations, he can quickly become overwhelmed, and only his favorite music and a crossword puzzle have the power to make things right again.
Behind the Scenes
Daniel Pierce was portrayed by Eric McCormack in all episodes of Perception.
Appearances
| Pilot | Faces | 86'd | Cipher | The Messenger |
| Lovesick | Nemesis | Kilimanjaro | Shadow | Light |
| Ch-Ch-Changes | Alienation | Blindness | Toxic | Caleidoscope |
| Defective | Brotherhood | Neuropositive | Asylum | Curveball |
| Obsession | Wounded | Warriors | Cobra |
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