Who are the main characters in Hollow Knight?
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Q.Who are the main characters in Hollow Knight?
A.The core cast centers on the player-controlled Knight (the silent Vessel), Hornet (a recurring rival/ally and the protagonist of Silksong), Hallownest’s rulers and relics—the Pale King and the Hollow Knight (the sealed Vessel)—the Radiance (the primary antagonist), and the three Dreamers who keep the Black Egg sealed: Monomon, Lurien and Herrah.
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The most important characters in Hollow Knight are the player’s silent protagonist (commonly called the Knight or Vessel), Hornet, the Pale King, the Hollow Knight (the Vessel sealed in the Black Egg), the Radiance (the dreamborne antagonist), and the three Dreamers—Monomon, Lurien and Herrah—whose eternal sleep seals the infection. These figures drive the main mystery and endings of the game and are described in detail on the Hollow Knight entry and character pages. Hollow Knight (game overview).
Beyond those central figures there are many memorable NPCs and bosses who shape the tone and side stories—Quirrel (a wandering scholar), Cornifer (the cartographer), Zote, the Nailsmith, and supporting groups like the Grimm Troupe introduced in free DLC. Hornet appears repeatedly in the original game and goes on to star in the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, which expands her role and backstory. For character bios and specifics on the Dreamers and Hornet, see the game entry and dedicated character guides such as the Hornet page on Hollow Knight wikis. Hornet (character guide).
