Lewis Padgett - Definition and Overview

Lewis Padgett was the pseudonym of Henry Kuttner, usually working with his wife C. L. Moore. Padgett was the author of many short stories of science fiction in the 1950s. Among the most famous were:

• The "Gallegher" series of stories
• Mimsy were the Borogoves
• The Twonky
• What You Need

Padgett's work The Twonky was the inspiration for a radio show recording and a full-length film by the same name. An episode of The Twilight Zone was based on his short story What You Need.