Eddie Thawne (Earth-Prime)

"Okay, I get it. I'm the new guy. You're busy, and I heard you just lost your partner, which has gotta be tough."

- Eddie Thawne to Joe West

Detective Edward "Eddie" Thawne is a police detective of the Central City Police Department and the ancestor of Eobard Thawne, better known as the Reverse-Flash. After being resurrected by the Negative Speed Force, Thawne was sent to 2049 and lived under the name Dr. Malcolm Gilmore.

The Impossible
In 2013, Eddie Thawne witnessed the S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator explosion.

The Flash
Nine months later, Thawne began working with The Flash with Joe West. However, he was forced to commit suicide when he realized the villainous Reverse-Flash was his descendant.

The Impossible
One night while working before the deadline, Malcolm Gilmore's project was halted when the lights in his office began flickering, with his computer switching off on its own. Suspicious of the sudden blackout, Gilmore walked towards the windows and saw a red thunderstorm outside. As he turned around, beakers of chemicals started floating upwards and defying gravity. Claiming it was impossible, a red lightning bolt struck from the sky and hit Gilmore in the chest, sending him flying backwards. Gilmore later regained consciousness and saw a classified police file detailing the death of Eddie Thawne, a man sharing his appearance.

Powers

 * Negative Speed Force Connection: After being stuck by a Negative Speed Force lightning bolt, Gilmore gained a connection to the Force of Nature and superhuman abilities.
 * Accelerated Healing Factor: Gilmore was able to regain consciousness mere minutes after being struck by lightning with no visible injuries.

Abilities

 * Science/Engineering: While Gilmore's specific profession is unknown, he was seen working at Mercury Labs on a blueprint of an advanced machine.
 * Marksmanship: Thawne was proficient with handling his standard issues firearm.