Hornet (Hollow Knight)

Hornet is the deuteragonist of the 2017 indie video game Hollow Knight and the main protagonist of its upcoming sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong. The mysterious princess-protector of the Kingdom of Hallownest, she serves as an adversary determined to stop the Knight on their quest to rid the Infection that threatens Hallownest's ruins. After several encounters, she realizes that the Knight may be the key to save the fallen kingdom and allies with them.

Hornet has become one of the most popular videogame characters in recent history thanks to the acclaim of her game and the anticipation for its upcoming sequel. Because of this, she has consistently appeared in Queen of /v/ as a major contender, ranking 2nd place in the Queen of /v/ 2022 tournament. As of 2023, Hornet is the only character of western origin to have reached the finals stage in a Queen of /v/ tournament.