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 …

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 …

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 …

3 days ago · IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 brought back Pennywise's most horrific weapon: its true form that was seen in the movies.

4 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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …