Ichabod Crane is the protagonist of the story. In the 2013 TV series adaptation, Ichabod was in Hudson Valley in 1781 when he first saw a mysterious soldier with a mark of a bow in his hand. He was assigned to kill that person by George Washington stating that the lives of not only Americans but the whole humans depend on it.

He died but woke up in a modern day Sleepy Hallow. Being gone for more than 200 years, he is ignorant with new Technology and certain social advancement. He is one of the witness described in the book of revelation. He is tasked to prevent for the headless horseman from retrieving his head.

He was married Katrina Crane, a witch who cast a spell on him for his protections.

Ichabod is played by Tom Mison