The Creeper was created by Markus Persson as a result of a coding error while trying to create a pig model in Minecraft.
The Creeper was officially added to the Minecraft game in the Alpha development phase, becoming one of the game's iconic hostile mobs.
The Creeper's texture was updated to improve its appearance and fit the evolving art style of Minecraft.
During Minecraft's 10th anniversary, the Creeper was highlighted as a key symbol of the game's history and identity.