| Garth Marenghi | |
|---|---|
 Matthew Holness as Garth Marenghi | |
| Created by | Matthew Holness |
| Portrayed by | Matthew Holness |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Horror author, self-described dream-weaver and visionary, plus actor |
| Spouse | Pam Marenghi |
| Children | Meredith, Jocasta, Katrina, one unnamed daughter |
| Home | Barnes |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 1950 Leytonstone |
Garth Marenghi is a fictional horror author created by English comedian Matthew Holness. He is depicted as a conceited hack writer, who remains blissfully (or even wilfully) unaware of his lack of talent.
The character has appeared in two stage shows, the Perrier Award-nominated Garth Marenghi's Fright Knight[1][2] and Perrier Award-winning Garth Marenghi's Netherhead,[3][4] and the Channel 4 TV series Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and Man to Man with Dean Learner.
After winning the Perrier Award, the creators confounded media sources by refusing to speak out of character, or give real names or backgrounds.[5]
- ^ Gardner, Lyn (24 August 2000). "Garth Marenghi's Fright Knight". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
- ^ "Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2000 – The Perrier Comedy Awards 2000". EdinburghGuide.com. August 2000. Archived from the original on 12 February 2008. Retrieved 9 January 2008.
- ^ "Marenghi wins Perrier Award". BBC News. BBC. 26 August 2001. Retrieved 9 January 2008.
- ^ "Edinburgh Festival Fringe – The Perrier Comedy Awards 2001". Edinburgh Guide. EdinburghGuide.com. August 2001. Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 9 January 2008.
- ^ "Garth Marenghi uncovered". BBC News. BBC. 21 August 2001. Retrieved 9 January 2008.