The name of the clown in Stephen King's 1986 novel 'It' is Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
Pennywise the Dancing Clown is the main antagonist in Stephen King's 1986 horror novel "It". The character is a shape-shifting entity that primarily takes the form of a clown to lure in its victims, often children. The character is known for its distinctive appearance, which includes a white face, red hair, and a colorful clown suit.
Pennywise preys on the deepest fears of its victims, often manifesting as a physical embodiment of their fears and phobias. It has the ability to manipulate reality and can create illusions to deceive and terrify its victims.
The character has become a cultural icon and has been adapted into various forms of media, including a 1990 TV miniseries and a series of films that began with a 2017 movie adaptation. The character is often cited as one of the scariest and most memorable villains in horror fiction, and its portrayal by Tim Curry in the 1990 miniseries is particularly iconic.