Peter Pan is a fictional character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. He first appeared in Barrie's 1902 novel The Little White Bird, where he is introduced as a mischievous boy who can fly and never grows old. He later became the protagonist of the 1904 play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, and its 1911 novelization Peter and Wendy.
Peter Pan is depicted as a mischievous, adventurous, and carefree boy who lives in Neverland, a magical island where childhood lasts forever. He is accompanied by Tinker Bell, a fairy, and the Lost Boys, a group of boys who have fallen out of their prams and been transported to Neverland. Peter Pan's arch-enemy is Captain Hook, a pirate who seeks revenge on Peter for cutting off his hand.
Peter Pan is a well-known and beloved character in popular culture. He has been adapted into numerous films, television series, stage productions, and other works of art.