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 the Stephen …

1 day 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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 connection to …

3 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. Thanks to the …