Gloon is a minor resident of the decaying town of Innsmouth in H. P. Lovecraft’s The Shadow Over Innsmouth. He appears briefly during the narrator’s stay, leaving a strong impression through his unsettling demeanor and unusual appearance. Like many inhabitants of Innsmouth, Gloon shows signs of the town’s slow transformation, hinting at a disturbing connection between the locals and the ancient forces tied to the sea. Though he plays no direct role in the story’s events, Gloon helps reinforce the atmosphere of secrecy, decline, and quiet horror that defines Innsmouth.