Garth Marenghi
| Garth Marenghi | |
|---|---|
Matthew Holness as Garth Marenghi | |
| Created by | Matthew Holness |
| Portrayed by | Matthew Holness |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Horror author TV showrunner and actor Self-described "dream-weaver" and "visionary" |
| 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. Holness has used Marenghi as the framing device for a number of horror parody works, which the character presents as the products of his own supposed genius.
The character has appeared in two stage shows, the Perrier Award-nominated Garth Marenghi's Fright Knight and Perrier Award-winning Garth Marenghi's Netherhead, 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.