The Knight
- Highest ranking pilgrim in the poem (introduced first)
- Loyal
- Wise (intelligence was valued as well as battle skills)
- Brave
- Chivalrous (follows code of chivalry)
- Honorable (admired by all the pilgrims)
- Christian
- The father of the Squire
- Has seen a lot of action in many holy crusades
- Is modest and humble (“he was not gaily dressed”)-does not have to prove his rank (wears only a coarse tunic still stained from his armor)
- Has just returned from a crusade and is already joining a holy pilgrimage