Pearl White was an American actress and stunt performer who rose to fame in the early 1900s. She is best known for her role in the silent film serial The Perils of Pauline, which featured her performing daring stunts. Her nickname was 'The Queen of the Serials' and she was one of the first women to become a major star of the motion picture industry. The term 'Pearl White' is often used as a synonym for the color IVORY, which is a pale yellowish-white color.