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.

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

Nov 23, 2025 · Pennywise lives! Every time IT appears in Stephen King's literary universe With "IT: Welcome to Derry" now airing on HBO, see how the 1986 book has continued to haunt …

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 …

Oct 15, 2024 · Despite his iconic and unsettling appearance, Pennywise is not a clown but rather an ancient, evil being that is perhaps as old as the universe itself. In the novel, the entity …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Apr 30, 2022 · Read on for Pennywise explained, including his origin, history, powers, and more.