This is a list of characters that appear in the Shrek franchise.
Main characters
Shrek (voiced by
Mike Myers and
Michael Gough as his official voice in the video games) is a large green
ogre and the lead character in all of the Shrek films.
Chris Farley was originally cast to be the voice of Shrek, but he died before he could complete his voice work. He had finished 85-95% of his lines.[1][2]
Puss in Boots (voiced by
Antonio Banderas in the English, Spanish, and Italian versions of the films,
Eric Bauza in The Adventures of Puss in Boots and The Trident, vocal sounds and purrs provided by
Frank Welker, and voiced by
André Sogliuzzo in the video games and commercials) is Shrek's best friend along with Donkey. He is also the lead character of the Puss in Boots films and the TV series based on it.
Secondary characters
Dragon is depicted as a ruby-colored
dragon, initially known as the guard of the tower in which Princess Fiona awaits her rescuer in the first film, later becoming Donkey's mate.
Pinocchio is drawn ultimately from the novel by
Carlo Collodi, with animation reminiscent of the
1940 Disney version. Starting with Shrek 2, he becomes one of Shrek's best friends and he fulfills his dream of being turned into a real boy, but in a few moments he is made of wood again.
The Gingerbread Man, known as Gingy, is voiced by
Conrad Vernon, and references the fairy tale of the runaway cookie. In the first film, Shrek. Lord Farquaad kidnaps him and tortures him for information, but Gingy refuses to reveal Shrek's location. There is an echo in Shrek 2, where a gigantic gingerbread man baked by
The Muffin Man helps storm Prince Charming's castle.
The Three Little Pigs are the same three little pigs from the classic story. They are distinguished by their hats and are some of Shrek's best friends. They speak with a German accent.
Big Bad Wolf is the same wolf from the story of
Little Red Riding Hood, dressed as a grandmother. Starting with Shrek 2, he becomes one of Shrek's best friends, helping him along with his other companions, and he sent the Fairy Godmother flying. He is usually quiet, dry and monotonous.
Lord Farquaad (voiced by
John Lithgow in the films,
Andre Sogliuzzo in Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing) is the narcissistic, ruthless and diminutive ruler of the huge castle of Duloc, and the main antagonist of the
first film.
Prince Charming (voiced by
Rupert Everett in the second and third film, Sean Bishop in Scared Shrekless, James Arnold Taylor in video games) is the son of the Fairy Godmother, who acts as the secondary antagonist of Shrek 2 and the main antagonist of Shrek the Third.
Big Jack Horner (voiced by
John Mulaney in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) is an adult version of the character from the nursery rhyme
Little Jack Horner, and the main antagonist of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. In addition to owning a pastry business, he's also a crime lord who plans to obtain the wishing star to obtain control of all Magic.