Species list

The following list contains all of the many different species that exist in the world of Hollow Knight. This page only includes species from the base-game, and will also include sub-variants and groups of characters (like The Grimm Troupe).

Husks
Husks make up most of the kingdom of Hallownest. They are remnants of former citizens that used to roam the kingdom, reanimated and brought back to life by the Infection. Husks can be found all throughout the kingdom, making up most of the population of Hallownest. Some husks, however, are bound to a single region of the kingdom.

Husks like the Gorgeous Husk are part of the rich and wealthy, upper-class society of the City of Tears.

The Husk Sentries also reside in the City of Tears, tasked with protecting the citizens.

Miner Husks are the last groups of husks, residing in Crystal Peaks and mine for crystals. They will often work alongside the crystallized creatures of the peaks.