Hornet (Hollow Knight)
| Hornet | |
|---|---|
| Hollow Knight character | |
Promotional art by Ari Gibson | |
| First appearance | Hollow Knight (2017) |
| Created by | Ari Gibson William Pellen |
| Designed by | Ari Gibson |
| Voiced by | Makoto Koji |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Arachnid hybrid |
| Gender | Female |
Hornet is a fictional character created by Australian independent developer Team Cherry, who first appears as a boss in the video game Hollow Knight (2017), and later as the playable protagonist of its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025). She is a warrior arachnid and princess of Hallownest, who acts as its protector.
Since her introduction in Hollow Knight, Hornet has been given praise by critics, especially for her role as the protagonist of Silksong.