Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker Buck, born on June 26, 1892, was an American writer and novelist, best known for her acclaimed novel "The Good Earth", which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 and became the best-selling book in the United States during 1931 and 1932. In 1938, she made history as the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for her profound and epic depictions of peasant life in China. Raised by Southern Presbyterian missionaries in China, Buck spent most of her early life in Zhenjiang and Nanjing. After graduating from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, she returned to China and later married John Lossing Buck, with whom she served as a Presbyterian missionary until her views on foreign missions became controversial. Following her return to the United States in 1935, she married Richard J. Walsh and continued her prolific writing career, becoming an advocate for women's rights and racial equality. Pearl Buck was also known for her efforts in promoting Asian and mixed-race adoption. She passed away on March 6, 1973, leaving a lasting legacy as a writer, activist, and advocate for social causes.

Pearl Mae Bailey (March 29, 1918 – August 17, 1990) was a renowned American actress, singer, comedian, and author. Born in Newport News, Virginia, she began her entertainment career at a young age, winning an amateur contest at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and later pursuing a career in entertainment. Bailey's success as a nightclub performer led to performances with notable entertainers like Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington. She made her Broadway debut in "St. Louis Woman" in 1946 and received critical acclaim, winning a Donaldson Award as the best Broadway newcomer.Bailey's notable achievements include receiving a Special Tony Award for her role in the all-black production of "Hello, Dolly!" in 1968 and becoming the first African-American to receive the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1976. Additionally, she won a Daytime Emmy award for her performance in "Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale" and was appointed as a special ambassador to the United Nations by President Gerald Ford in 1975.Apart from her entertainment career, Bailey was also known for her advocacy work and authored several books. She earned a degree in theology from Georgetown University at the age of 67 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Pearl Bailey's contributions to the entertainment industry and her dedication to various causes have left a lasting impact, solidifying her legacy as a multifaceted and influential

Pearl Lowe, born Pearl Samantha Davis on April 7, 1970, is a versatile English personality known for her contributions to music, textiles, interior design, and media. In the realm of music, she showcased her talent as the vocalist of indie bands Powder and Lodger, as well as a solo artist under the name Pearl. In the world of textiles and interior design, Lowe established herself as a prominent figure with her vintage-inspired range of lace curtains, cushions, bespoke handmade dresses, and childrenswear. She has also designed capsule ranges for popular retailers and provided interiors for private clients. Additionally, Lowe is a published author, having released a memoir and an interiors book. In her personal life, she has been involved in charity work and is known for her support of various organizations. Lowe's family life includes her partner, Supergrass drummer Danny Goffey, and their children. The talented Pearl Lowe continues to leave an indelible mark in the creative and charitable spheres.

Pearl Mackie, born on 29 May 1987, is a British actress renowned for her portrayal of Bill Potts in the iconic television series Doctor Who. Hailing from South London, she is of paternal West Indian and maternal English descent and is the granddaughter of Philip Mackie, the renowned screenwriter of The Naked Civil Servant. Mackie's acting journey began with her education at Burntwood School in Tooting, followed by a drama degree from the University of Bristol. She is multilingual, fluent in English, French, and Spanish. After graduating from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2010, she received a nomination for the BBC Carleton Hobbs Award for her remarkable performance in the school play Noughts & Crosses. Mackie's career took off with notable roles in Svengali, Doctors, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. Her groundbreaking role as Bill Potts in Doctor Who made her the first openly gay main companion in the series. Beyond acting, Mackie has also contributed as an acting tutor for children and young people. In 2020, she appeared as Lucy 1 in Friday Night Dinner and currently has a recurring role in The Diplomat on Netflix. Mackie publicly shared her bisexuality in 2020 and later tied the knot with her partner Kam Chhokar in 2024. Her exceptional performance in Doctor Who earned her the Female Performance in TV award at the 2018

Pearl Hart (born Pearl Taylor; 1871 – December 30, 1955) was a Canadian-born outlaw of the American Old West, known for committing one of the last recorded stagecoach robberies in the United States. Her notoriety stemmed from the fact that she was a woman in a predominantly male-dominated criminal world. Hart's early life was marked by a tumultuous relationship with a man named Hart, and she eventually left him to pursue her own path. Fascinated by the cowboy lifestyle, she ventured to Arizona, where her financial struggles led her to partner with an acquaintance known as "Joe Boot" to rob a stagecoach. Dressed in men's clothing, Hart successfully carried out the robbery, but she was later apprehended and imprisoned. Despite being initially acquitted for the stagecoach robbery, she and Boot were subsequently convicted of tampering with U.S. mail and sent to Yuma Territorial Prison. Boot later escaped, but Hart's notoriety continued even in prison. After serving her sentence, Hart's life became shrouded in mystery, with conflicting reports about her later years.Word count: 170