Quentin Tarantino revealed The Gimp's dark origin story as a hitchhiker trained to be a "perfect victim." The Gimp is played by Stephen Hibbert, known for roles in The Cat in the Hat and Just Shoot Me! The Gimp symbolizes the possible fate of Marsellus, showing Butch's decision to do the right thing in Pulp Fiction.

The Gimp is one of the most mysterious (and disturbing) characters in Pulp Fiction, but in a 2020 interview, Quentin Tarantino revealed his dark origin story. Despite having an unsettling pitch-black comedic sensibility, Pulp Fiction broke out as a mainstream hit, with blockbuster box office receipts and impressive awards success. Tarantinos debut feature, Reservoir Dogs, had already made him an exciting new voice in filmmaking, but his sophomore effort Pulp Fiction made him a household name and solidified his legendary status. Hes the guy who can get audiences around the world to laugh at the plight of The Gimp.