Peyo
| Peyo | |
|---|---|
Peyo in 1990 | |
| Born | Pierre Culliford 25 June 1928 Brussels, Belgium |
| Died | 24 December 1992 (aged 64) Brussels, Belgium |
| Area(s) | Writer, artist |
Notable works | The Smurfs Johan et Pirlouit Benoît Brisefer Poussy |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
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Pierre Culliford (French: [kylifɔʁd]; 25 June 1928 – 24 December 1992) was a Belgian comics writer and artist who worked under the pseudonym Peyo ([pejo]). His best-known works are the comic book series The Smurfs and Johan and Peewit, in the latter of which the Smurfs made their first appearance.