The Addams Family is a fictional household created by cartoonist Charles Addams. They first appeared in a comic strip in 1938 and have since been adapted into various media, including television shows, movies, and animated series. The family is known for their eccentric and macabre lifestyle, embracing themes of the supernatural and the bizarre. Key members of the Addams Family include Gomez, the charming patriarch; Morticia, his elegant wife; their children Wednesday and Pugsley; and Uncle Fester. The family also features a disembodied hand named Thing and a butler named Lurch. Their unique characteristics and dark humor have made them iconic figures in popular culture.