Joan Clayton | |
Aliases: | Cut-wife of Ballentree Moor |
Series: | Penny Dreadful |
Notability: | Supporting character |
Type: | Witch |
Occupation: | Cut-wife |
Gender: | Female |
Race: | Human |
Location: | England |
Status: | Deceased by virtue of time era |
First: | "The Nightcomers" |
Actor: | Patti LuPone |
Joan Clayton is a fictional witch featured on the Showtime television series Penny Dreadful. Played by actress Patti LuPone, she was introduced in a flashback story in the third episode of season two, "The Nightcomers".
Biography[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Joan Clayton was created by director Brian Kirk and writer John Logan based on concepts originally developed by Logan.
- Joan Clayton was the first witch that Vanessa Ives had ever met.
- Joan had a pentagram branded on her back. Vanessa later received a crucifix branded upon hers.
Explicit content[]
- Abortion: As a cut-wife, Joan Clayton earned her keep by performing abortions on young village girls.
- Homosexuality: Some may view the concept of homosexuality as being explicit. It is implied that Joan has had homosexual experiences in the past.
- Profanity: Joan Clayton had an impolite tongue. She has used words such as "fuck" and "cunt" in more than one conversation.