List of Shrek (franchise) characters facts for kids

Welcome to a list of awesome characters from the Shrek movies and shows! You'll meet ogres, talking donkeys, brave princesses, and even a swashbuckling cat.

Main Characters

• Shrek is the main hero of the Shrek movies. He's a big, green ogre who loves his swamp. Mike Myers gives Shrek his famous voice. Did you know another actor, Chris Farley, started voicing Shrek before he passed away?
• Donkey is Shrek's super talkative and loyal best friend. He is a talking donkey who often provides funny comments. Eddie Murphy voices Donkey in the films.
• Princess Fiona is the princess of Far Far Away. She becomes Shrek's wife and loves him very much. Cameron Diaz provides her speaking voice in the movies.
• Puss in Boots is a brave and charming cat. He is one of Shrek's best friends, along with Donkey. Puss also stars in his own movies and TV show. Antonio Banderas voices Puss in the films.

Secondary Characters

• Dragon is a large, ruby-colored dragon. She first guarded Princess Fiona's tower. Later, she becomes Donkey's mate and a good friend to Shrek.
• Kitty Softpaws is a clever and skilled bicolor cat. She is a thief who becomes Puss in Boots' love interest. Salma Hayek Pinault voices Kitty in the films.
• Pinocchio is a wooden puppet who dreams of being a real boy. He is one of Shrek's close friends. Pinocchio often struggles with telling the truth, making his nose grow!
• The Gingerbread Man, known as Gingy, is a small, brave cookie. He is based on the classic fairy tale. Gingy is a loyal friend to Shrek and his group. Conrad Vernon voices Gingy.
• The Three Little Pigs are three brothers from the classic story. They wear different hats and speak with a German accent. They are also good friends with Shrek.
• Big Bad Wolf is the wolf from the story of Little Red Riding Hood. He often dresses like a grandmother. The Big Bad Wolf is another one of Shrek's friends.
• The Three Blind Mice are small mice who are, as their name suggests, blind. They are based on the English nursery rhyme.

Main Villains

• Lord Farquaad is the main bad guy in the first Shrek movie. He is the very short ruler of Duloc. Lord Farquaad is very proud and wants to be king. John Lithgow voices him.
• Fairy Godmother is the main villain in Shrek 2. She is a powerful and tricky fairy. She tries to make sure Princess Fiona marries her son, Prince Charming. Jennifer Saunders voices her.
• Prince Charming is the son of the Fairy Godmother. He is a secondary villain in Shrek 2 and the main villain in Shrek the Third. He is very vain and wants to be king. Rupert Everett voices him.
• Rumpelstiltskin is a sneaky little man who makes magical deals. He is the main villain in Shrek Forever After. He tricks Shrek into a deal that changes everything. Walt Dohrn voices him.
• Jack and Jill are a married pair of outlaws. They are the main bad guys in the first Puss in Boots movie. Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris voice them.
• Big Jack Horner is an adult version of the character from the nursery rhyme. He is the main villain in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. He is a powerful crime lord who wants to control all magic. John Mulaney voices him.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Personajes de Shrek para niños