Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM (/ ˈbæri /; 9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays.

Peter Pan is a fictional character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie.

Oct 2, 2020 · Barrie was the author of Peter Pan, but he credited five boys with inspiring the tale: George, John (Jack), Peter, Michael and Nicholas (Nico) Llewelyn Davies. Barrie first met young George and...

Apr 1, 2025 · J.M. Barrie (born May 9, 1860, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland—died June 19, 1937, London, England) was a Scottish dramatist and novelist who is best known as the creator of Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up.

Aug 16, 2023 · Sir J.M. Barrie was a Scottish dramatist, best known for writing Peter Pan in 1904, or The Boy Who Would Never Grow Up. The son of Scottish weavers, he moved to London to pursue his...

Apr 2, 2025 · Peter Pan, play by Scottish playwright J.M. Barrie, first produced in 1904. Although the title character first appeared in Barrie’s novel The Little White Bird (1902), he is best known as the protagonist of Peter Pan .

Nov 14, 2004 · Anthony Lane writes about J. M. Barrie, who wrote “Peter Pan” and was portrayed as a character in “Finding Neverland.”

Nov 28, 2024 · JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan, has made the ticking of an alarm clock, a medley of pirates, fairies, Lost Boys and an alligator not just myth and legend, but a traditional story known by every household across the globe.

J.M. Barrie created Peter Pan – an evergreen piece of literature that has delighted generations – through vivid storytelling and characters who transport readers into an imaginative realm full of pirates, fairies, and Neverland. Peter’s tale became a cultural touchstone inspiring numerous adaptations, spin-offs, and retellings.

Who Wrote Peter Pan --- It was created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie (1860–1937). The character of Peter Pan first appeared in a section of Barrie's novel "The Little White Bird" in 1902. Later, Barrie expanded the story into a play titled "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," which premiered in 1904.