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.

Invisibility: It can appear (usually as Pennywise) to only certain people and stay invisible (in both sight and sound) from others. This is seen in a few instances, like when adult Beverly …

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, …

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 days ago · Pennywise himself (or more accurately, IT self?) is a malevolent alien presence, one that landed in Derry millions of years earlier.

Oct 31, 2025 · So what exactly is Pennywise? Alien, demon, and dancing clown all apply, as uncovered by the ‘Losers’ kid characters during a smoke hole ritual in the Native American …

Oct 28, 2025 · Who is Pennywise in IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1? Explore the terrifying origins, mythology, and reintroduction of Stephen King’s most iconic villain in HBO’s chilling …

Oct 15, 2024 · Stephen King's 1986 horror novel IT features a nefarious clown that feeds off of children. Here are the real-life crimes that inspired Pennywise. Despite his iconic and …

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 …

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 …