diff --git a/matrix_client/errors.py b/matrix_client/errors.py
index e9dc8fe3..be135640 100644
--- a/matrix_client/errors.py
+++ b/matrix_client/errors.py
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ class MatrixUnexpectedResponse(MatrixError):
     """The home server gave an unexpected response. """
 
     def __init__(self, content=""):
-        super(MatrixError, self).__init__(content)
+        super(MatrixUnexpectedResponse, self).__init__(content)
         self.content = content