## 50.83. `pg_views`

The view `pg_views` provides access to useful information about each view in the database.

Table 50.84. `pg_views` Columns

Name | Type | References | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
`schemaname` | `name` | ``pg_namespace`.nspname` | Name of schema containing view
`viewname` | `name` | ``pg_class`.relname` | Name of view
`viewowner` | `name` | ``pg_authid`.rolname` | Name of view's owner
`definition` | `text` |  | View definition (a reconstructed `SELECT` query)