The Boatman is perhaps one of the most mysterious Characters in Knightmare history. Not even Pickle liked the look of him.

In Series 4 he ferried Dungeoneers across the Dunswater, on the way to the Tower of Time. He made several appearences throughout the season asking for Silver or Gold. He met them with his familiar phrase of "Deep Is the Dunswater and cold, the fare for the crossing is silver or gold." Other than the odd grunt, the Boatman never uttered another word.

On one occasion, he asks a team for silver AND gold. A very greedy boatman.

The Boatman re-appeared in Season 5, this time offering the fare for free, and taking the dungeoneer across the water from Knightmare Castle to Level 1. This was his only appearence, and he was never seen again in Knightmare.

In a unique case, Brother Mace was the boatman for a quest in Season 5 (left). After the Boatman had gone, Ridolfo and Sidriss took over boating duties in Season 6.

Apart from this aforementioned quest, the Boatman was played by Paul Valentine in both seasons 4 and 5.




Of the many Greek myth relations in Knightmare, there is a possibility of of the Boatman being linked with Charon, a character who performed much the same tasks as the Boatman did, offering rides deeper into the Underworld for the right price. It is possible that inspiration for the Boatman came from this source.

To reinforce this point, Charon himself appears in the 4th Knightmare book, The Sorcerer's Isle, in his familiar role.

Thanks to David for additional information on Greek Mythology.

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