A bag maker from Manchester, Mark Knight began his Knightmare career in Season 5.

After his acting ventures in 'The Quest' (1986), Mark was invited along to the audtions for the new lead of the Opposition, Lord Fear. Mark duly won the role, and also took up the role of Sir Hugh De Witless, which has been reported to be his favourite of the characters he played.

Mark stayed with Knightmare until the very end in Season 8, playing characters such as Ah Wok and Rothberry along the way, as well as pretending to be Brother Strange for one quest in Season 8.
Of course, Mark is best known for his role of Lord Fear, the new leader of the Opposition for Season 5, supposedly taking over from Mogdred. Fatilla did remark that he was working for 'old skullface' during Series 4, yet whether or not it was a reference to Lord Fear is unknown.

During his time on the show, Mark developed a friendship with Clifford Barry, indeed it was Mark who initially aided Clifford to appear Knightmare, and was Clifford's best man at his wedding several years later.

After the demise of Knightmare, Mark continued to work in the theatre, and began working for a computer company shortly afterwards.

Mark also appeared in the Broadsword show Timebusters alongside fellow Knightmare actors Iona Kennedy, Michael Cule, Samantha Perkins and Stephanie Hesp, had a walk-on part in EastEnders and in 2001 signed the Knightmare.com guestbook.

In late 2001, Mark was interviewed by Kieran for the Knightmare website, and has since acted as the judge in the Caption Competition for the gold and red shield from Season 7 in late 2004. To show his dedication to the show and general fanbase, Mark even became a member of the NKTP forums in 2002.

Mark has recently been acting on the stage again, and has made audio recordings for the Knightmare VR Pilot, reprising his role of Lord Fear.

Many fans hope Mark will return for the new series of Knightmare VR, and judging by his responses from the 2001 interview, it will not be through lack of willingness if he does not.

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