A skilled warrior and protector of Hallownest, known for her agility and mastery over a needle weapon. She is one of the game's main characters and serves as a recurring boss fight.
The Dreamers are three beings who entered into an eternal sleep in order to use their power to seal away the Hollow Knight. The ones who became the Dreamers are Monomon the Teacher, Lurien the Watcher, and Herrah the Beast.
Head of the Soul Sanctum. Hoarded soul hoping to stave off Hallownest's affliction, but eventually became intoxicated by its power.
A corrupted knight who serves as one of the game's early bosses. He is a tragic figure, filled with regret and burdened by his own failure.
A trio of fierce and disciplined warriors who protect the Mantis Village. Known for their agility and teamwork, they pose a challenge for players.
The main protagonist's silent counterpart, bound in a vessel that carries the burden of an ancient curse. The Hollow Knight serves as the final boss of the game.
Dark figure locked inside the Tower of Love. Preserves Hallownest's creatures in glass jars with particular attention given to Grubs.
Lingering dream of a fallen warrior. Only member of his forgotten tribe to take up a weapon.
Weak creatures love to steal the strength of others. Their lives are brief and fearful, and they yearn to have the power to dominate those who have dominated them.
The White Defender is a hidden boss in Hollow Knight introduced in the Hidden Dreams update. He is the Dream form of the Dung Defender, at the peak of his past glory.
Figment of an obsessed mind. Lacks grace but becomes stronger with every defeat. He is the stronger Dream variant of Zote the Mighty, fueled by Bretta's fantasies of him.
Grimm is the master of the Grimm Troupe, a mysterious travelling circus. In truth, Grimm and his Troupe travel from the Nightmare Realm to wherever the Nightmare Lantern has been lit by acolytes.
The perfect form of the master of the Grimm Troupe, being the much more powerfull
They are the prime version of the Hollow Knight, unaffected by the Infection. They sit at the top of the Pantheon of the Knight.
Legendary masters of Nail Arts who are willing to pass their knowledge to new pupils.
In the deepest darkness, there are beasts who wear faces stolen from your memories and pluck at the strings in your heart.