Mark Knopfler picking finger patterns - Sultans of Swing intro

1. Does Mark Knopfler use a pick in Sultans of Swing?
2. Which fingers does Mark Knopfler use?

Does Mark Knopfler use a pick in Sultans of Swing?

Just a tiny point, Mark knopfler doesn't use 100% clawhammer in the studio, he uses a pick for a lot of the parts.

Which fingers does Mark Knopfler use?

Mark uses his thumb and first two fingers, unusually anchoring his other two fingers below the strings. He's used loads of guitar tones over the years, but here we've used the classic old 'in-between' pickup settings on a Strat.