Hornet

Hornet is a skilled warrior and protector of Hallownest in Hollow Knight, later becoming the protagonist of Hollow Knight: Silksong. She is the daughter of the Pale King and Herrah the Beast, making her both a princess and a child of two worlds.

Hornet as princess and protector

Independent, vigilant, and proud, Hornet tests the Knight before recognizing their shared purpose. She values duty but is willing to question inherited obligations when Hallownest's survival demands a different choice.

Needle, silk, and her journey beyond Hallownest

Hornet fights with a needle and silk, combining speed, acrobatics, traps, and precise strikes. Her journey to Pharloom places her in a new kingdom where she must uncover why she was captured and what role its pilgrimage expects her to play.