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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 …

  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 secondary antagonist in the …

  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 …

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

    Nov 14, 2025 · Pennywise in the film ItBill Skarsgård as Pennywise in It (2017), a film adaptation of Stephen King's 1986 novel. King’s books were so popular by the 1980s that they were …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  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, …

  8. What Is Pennywise? - thehorrorhq.com

    Learn what Pennywise truly is in Stephen King’s universe. This guide explains the cosmic entity known as It, why it takes the clown form, how it feeds, its true shape in the Deadlights, its …

  9. The Real-Life Horrors That Inspired Stephen King’s Killer Clown In ‘IT’

    Sep 29, 2025 · Stephen King ’s 1986 novel ‘ IT ’ brought to life one of the most iconic and terrifying villains in horror literature: Pennywise the Killer Clown. With his grotesque grin and …

  10. Every Stephen King Story Connected To the It Universe - CBR

    Jan 8, 2026 · The tale of Pennywise and the Losers' Club remains one of his greatest tales, combining cosmic horror, coming-of-age and small-town mystery. Some of the author's more …