William Afton is the central villain of Five Nights at Freddy's, the horror game series created by Scott Cawthon beginning in 2014. Known for surviving death and returning in forms such as Springtrap, the character made I always come back his defining catchphrase among fans. The line spread through fan animations, gameplay edits, TikTok videos and meme compilations where Afton's persistence became a running joke. It remains popular because it perfectly sums up the series' lore, where Afton repeatedly refuses to stay dead, and fans apply it to any dramatic comeback.