The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of the American middle class embodied by its titular family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Maggie Simpson, the youngest of the family, is a baby who rarely speaks but often communicates through actions and expressions, famously sucking on her pacifier. New with tags.