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  1. Pennywise - Wikipedia

    It, also known as Robert " Bob " Gray, commonly known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown or 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. Stephen King's IT: Pennywise's Most Terrifying Moments - IGN

    6 days ago · From flooded basements to the dreaded house on Niebolt Street, nowhere in Derry is safe from Pennywise the Dancing Clown. These are the most terrifying moments in the IT movies and …

  5. 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.

  6. 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 …

  7. ‘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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. What Is Pennywise's True Form In Stephen King's IT? - /Film

    Jan 19, 2025 · Pennywise the Dancing Clown in "It" is truly a thing of nightmare fuel, so much so that even his creator, Stephen King, believes Pennywise will outlive him as terror that will never die.

  10. IT (Creature) | Stephen King's IT Wiki | Fandom

    IT (also known by its favorite form as Pennywise the Dancing Clown) is the main antagonist of Stephen King's IT, and a minor antagonist in The Tommyknockers and 11/22/63. It is an ancient evil …