Princess and protector of Hallownest, currently located in Pharloom. Possessing a cold demeanor, she uniquely wields a needle and thread as weapons in contrast to the nails common in Hallownest. Just as in the previous work, she is calm, resolute, and sharp-witted, never shrinking away from enemies and even provoking them first. Unlike the Knight, who did not directly react to unpleasant situations, she shows a ruthless attitude toward those who are rude or make unwanted advances, even going as far as delivering a sharp slap to those who overstep. However, she maintains a princess-like politeness, using formal speech with those who are not enemies and treating younger characters with respect. She states she has no intention of harming those who do not attack first and performs heroics to save the citizens of Pharloom during her journey. While she claims she only helps for a corresponding reward, her nature is revealed to be kind and warm, as she admits to finding comfort in the process and offers to escort a child trapped in the ruins. Unlike the previous game where she was seen from an outsider's perspective, her human side is visible here; she leaves personal notes in the Hunter's Journal about her loneliness or her fondness for fluffy creatures, and she collapses onto her bed to rest at home. Her most famous line is the loud "Garama!" shouted at the start of boss battles. It seems to be a battle cry, as she also shouts it when taunting enemies or challenging powerful foes in Silksong. According to her personal notes on the Giant Mossfly in the journal, she once desired a partner like other bugs. However, as one who carries the blood of the Pale King, she is an eternal being granted a lifespan far longer than ordinary bugs. Consequently, because all her past partners have died or had vastly different lifespans, she seems to have given up on finding a lover. Hornet was born shortly before Herrah became a Dreamer—around the time the seals were placed to stop the infection. Since Elderbug, described as an old man, was born after the fall of Hallownest, it was already implied that Hornet and the Knight are far older than typical bugs. She does not use casual sentence endings like "~yo" (maintains a formal, disciplined tone).