Hornet

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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. Hornet was created and is written by Team Cherry's co-founders and co-directors, Ari Gibson and William Pellen. She is drawn by Gibson, and voiced by Makoto Koji, a Japanese animator and the wife of Gibson. Team Cherry have stated her role as the Silksong protagonist drove many aspects of the game. Since her introduction in Hollow Knight, Hornet has been given praise, especially for her role as the protagonist of Silksong. Critics laud elements such as her character development, her having more personality than Hollow Knight's protagonist, and her showcase of both ruthless and compassionate aspects.