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  1. Pennywise - Wikipedia

    It, also known as Robert " Bob " Gray, commonly known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown or simply Pennywise, is the titular main antagonist of Stephen King 's 1986 horror novel It and its adaptations.

  2. It (Creature) | Stephen King Wiki | Fandom

    It, better known as its own favorite form Pennywise the Dancing Clown (or simply, Pennywise), and alternatively known as Robert "Bob" Gray or The Monster, is a secondary antagonist in the Stephen …

  3. What Is Pennywise? Stephen King's IT Villain, Explained

    May 27, 2025 · According to Stephen King's novel "It," Pennywise the Dancing Clown is a alien who comes from a void that surrounds the universe. He is merciless, cruel and uncaring in his quest to …

  4. Everything You Need To Know About Pennywise's Origin Story

    Sep 11, 2017 · Pennywise's origin story in IT and It: Welcome to Derry shows the complex mythology behind the terrifying monster. Pennywise the Clown is a supernatural foe who has all kinds of …

  5. It: Welcome to Derry Finally Resolved One of Stephen King's ... - Esquire

    6 days ago · It: Welcome to Derry Finally Resolved One of Stephen King's Biggest Unanswered Mysteries Series creator Andy Muschietti tells us why he explored Pennywise's human alter ego: Bob …

  6. IT: Welcome To Derry Reveals the Lights In Pennywise's ... - The Direct

    5 days ago · IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 brought back Pennywise's most horrific weapon: its true form that was seen in the movies.

  7. Novel, Stephen King, Pennywise, Movies, & Facts - Britannica

    Nov 14, 2025 · It, novel by Stephen King, published in 1986, that is one of the author’s quintessential horror stories, exploring childhood terror and trauma and chronicling their enduring impact on the …

  8. ‘It: Welcome To Derry’—Who (Or What) Is Pennywise? - Forbes

    Oct 27, 2025 · Bill Skarsgård plays Pennywise in the 2017 film adaptation, its 2019 sequel, and HBO’s series It: Welcome to Derry. Skarsgård’s costume is inspired by vintage circus clowns, and his make …

  9. Pennywise Explained: His Origin, History, Powers, And More

    Apr 30, 2022 · What is Pennywise? Pennywise the clown is the antagonist of the It movie franchise, lifted straight from the Stephen King novel and given the cinematic treatment. He is a clown who …

  10. Every time IT appears in Stephen King's literary universe

    Nov 23, 2025 · Pennywise lives! With 'IT: Welcome to Derry' now airing, here's a guide to how the clown (and his deadlights) have haunted the pages of King's work since 'IT' was first published in 1986.