| Sylvia Derwent | |
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| Sylvia Derwent | |
| Aliases: | Sylvia Hunter Sylvia Hunter Derwent |
| Franchise: | The Shining |
| Notability: | Minor character |
| Gender: | Female |
| Location: | Overlook Hotel, Colorado |
| Relations: | Horace Derwent |
| Status: | Status unknown |
| Introduction: | The Shining |
Sylvia Hunter Derwent is a fictional character featured in the 1977 horror novel The Shining by author Stephen King. This is her only appearance, and she is only referenced as it pertains to the history of the Overlook Hotel.
Biography[]
Sylvia Hunter was a woman who married the eccentric industrialist and movie producer Horace M. Derwent. She married him in 1942 and they separated in 1948. Horace was the owner of the luxorious Overlook Hotel nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Following Derwent's passing, Sylvia became the owner of the hotel from 1967 until 1968, after which it fell under ownership of a board of directors for an investment company.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Sylvia Derwent was created by author Stephen King.
- Sylvia Derwent She is not referenced in either the 1980 feature film adaptation by Stanley Kubrick, or the 1997 television miniseries by Mick Garris.
- The final fate of Sylvia Derwent is unknown. It is safe to assume that she has long since passed away by the time of Doctor Sleep.
Appearances[]
- Shining, The (novel) (Referenced only)