Gil Pender is a fictional character from the film Midnight in Paris, directed by Woody Allen. He is portrayed by actor Owen Wilson and is a successful screenwriter who dreams of becoming a novelist. Set in modern-day Paris, Gil is nostalgic for the past and often finds himself longing for the artistic and cultural vibrancy of the 1920s. Throughout the film, Gil experiences magical time travel, allowing him to meet iconic figures such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein. This journey helps him explore his creative aspirations and confront his feelings about love, art, and the passage of time.