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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.

  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 …

  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. 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 …

  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 …

  6. Why Does Stephen King's IT Take The Form of Pennywise? - SYFY

    4 days ago · Despite its ability to take any form it pleases, the titular monster at the heart of Stephen King's IT prefers one chilling persona over all others: Pennywise the Dancing Clown. …

  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 …

  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, …

  9. ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’s Latest Twist Is Finally Explaining Pennywise

    Dec 1, 2025 · IT: Welcome to Derry uncovers the chilling backstory of Pennywise, linking the iconic clown to a mysterious carnival performer named Bob Gray.

  10. The truth about Pennywise in ‘It: Welcome to Derry’: how ... - AS …

    2 days ago · HBO The truth about Pennywise in ‘It: Welcome to Derry’: how he became the creature The original clown was a family man in a delicate situation.