The Pale King

The Pale King is the deceased ruler of Hallownest.

Physical Description
The Pale King is completely white with a four pronged mask. He seems to wear a cape of sorts.

Story
The Pale King was the first bug to have enough intellect to think for himself. For a time, he was the ruler of Hallownest after he outshone the Radiance. He would do ANYTHING to keep the Radiance from coming back. As mentioned by certain NPCs in the game.

The Birthplace
"No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.

"You shall seal the blinding light that plagues our dreams.

"You are the Vessel.

"You are the Hollow Knight."

Trivia

 * According to Bardoon, the Pale King was born from a Wyrm.