Ghosts (Pac-Man)

Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde, collectively known as the Ghost Gang, are a quartet of colorful ghost characters from the Pac-Man video game franchise. Created by Toru Iwatani, they first appear in the 1980 arcade game Pac-Man as the sole antagonists. The ghosts have appeared in every Pac-Man game since, sometimes becoming minor antagonists or allies to Pac-Man, such as in Pac-Man World 3 and the Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures animated series.

Some entries in the series went on to add other ghosts to the group, such as Sue in Ms. Pac-Man, Tim in Jr. Pac-Man, Funky and Spunky in Pac-Mania, and Kinky in Pac-Man Arrangement; however, these did not appear in most later games. Reimagined versions of them known as the G-HOSTs appear as antagonists in Shadow Labyrinth. The group has since gained a positive reception and are cited as some of the most recognizable video game villains of all time.