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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.