Exhibit 16.1
April 15, 2014
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of the Chief Accountant
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
| Re: | Matador Resources Company |
File No. 001-35410
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Matador Resources Company dated April 15, 2014, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP