When the Twerms Came
| "When the Twerms Came" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Arthur C. Clarke | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science-fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Playboy |
| Publication type | Magazine |
| Publication date | May 1972 |
"When the Twerms Came" is a short story by British author Arthur C. Clarke that was first published in Playboy magazine, alongside illustrations by Skip Williamson. It deals with an invasion of Earth one wet Tuesday afternoon by deadly Twerms.