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This is a list of characters that appear in the ''[[Shrek (franchise)|Shrek]]'' franchise.
 
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**'''[[The Three Blind Mice]]''' are based on the English nursery rhyme of the same name.
*'''[[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.
*'''[[Magic Mirror (Snow White)|Magic Mirror]]''' (voiced by [[Chris Miller (animator)|Chris Miller]]) is Snow White's Magic Mirror, who is working under threats from Farquaad because otherwise he will break it.
*'''[[Geppetto]]''' (voiced by [[Chris Miller]] in Shrek 1 and 4, and by Sean Bishop in Scared Shrekless) is an [[Italians|Italian]] carpenter and Pinocchio's father and creator.
*'''[[Robin Hood|Monsieur Robin Hood]]''' (voiced by [[Vincent Cassel]]) is a famous (sometimes) hero from the first film. He sings along with his band of Merry Men and tries to confront Shrek, thinking he was taking Fiona prisoner, but she took them down and defeated them all. He has a [[French language|French]] accent.
*'''Thelonius''' (voiced by [[Christopher Knights]]) is Lord Farquaad's assistant [[executioner]]. He wears a hood and his [[face]] is never seen. He's not that intelligent, although he's good at heart, and ends up getting along well with Shrek and Fiona. Appears in Shrek and Shrek 4
 
==Introduced in ''Shrek 2''==
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*'''{{vanchor|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. A handsome prince who believes he is a gift from God to all women and claims to be the legitimate heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Far, Far Away, but in reality people see him as an outcast of destiny and a spoiled, resentful little boy, selfish, arrogant, cold and calculating
*'''[[Captain Hook]]''' (voiced by [[Ian McShane]]) is a villain in the story of [[Peter Pan]]. He plays the piano in the "Poisoned Apple" tavern. Although he has a brief appearance in the second film, in the third he acts as a secondary villain.
*'''[[Headless Horseman|The Headless Horseman]]''' is the villain of [[The Legend of Sleepy Hollow|Sleepy Hollow]] who appears drinking alongside King Harold in "The Poisoned Apple", and also juggling outside the bar. He also appears in the third film as an ally of Prince Charming.
*'''The Enchanted Trees''' are talking [[tree]]s who appear as the most loyal customers of "The Poisoned Apple". In the third film, they join Prince Charming's villainous side.
*'''[[Cyclops]]''' (voiced by [[Mark Valley]]) is a villain who acts as the doorman of "The Poisoned Apple". He is married and has a daughter who, like him, only has one large eye in the center of her forehead.
*'''Doris''' (voiced by [[Larry King]]) is based on the [[Ugly sisters|ugly sisters]] from Cinderella and is a great friend and confidant in Fiona's group of friends.
*'''Dronkeys''' are the creatures that arise from the love of Donkey and Dragon, little donkeys with tails and dragon wings. They can fly and breathe fire. Curiously, in Shrek 2 there are six, while in the rest of the films there are five.
 
==Introduced in ''Shrek the Third''==
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*'''[[King Arthur|Arthur Pendragon]]''' (voiced by [[Justin Timberlake]]) is a cousin of Fiona, based on the legendary figure King Arthur.
*'''[[Merlin]]''' (voiced by [[Eric Idle]]) is a powerful wizard who controls all kinds of magic and spells. Artie comes to him for his aid when he knows he is going to be king. He was a teacher in the magic class at Artie's school, although his spells don't always turn out as he expects, as he switched Puss and Donkey's bodies.
*'''[[SnowThe White]]''' (voiced by [[Amy Poehler]]) is onequartet of Fiona and the others's princess friends. includes:
**'''[[CinderellaSnow White]]''' (voiced by [[Amy SedarisPoehler]]) is one of Fiona and the others' princess friends.
**'''[[Sleeping BeautyCinderella]]''' (voiced by [[CheriAmy OteriSedaris]]) is one of Fiona and the others' princess friends.
**'''[[Sleeping Beauty]]''' (voiced by [[Cheri Oteri]])
*'''[[Rapunzel]]''' (voiced by [[Maya Rudolph]]) is one of Fiona and the others' princess friends and betrays Fiona to join Charming and his allies.
**'''Mabel[[Rapunzel]]''' (voiced by [[RegisMaya PhilbinRudolph]]). isShe Cinderella'sbetrays otherFiona [[Uglyto sisters|uglyjoin stepsister]]Charming and his allies.
*'''[[Evil Queen]]''' (voiced by [[Susanne Blakeslee]]) is Snow White's stepmother and a poisoned apple villain who joins forces with Charming.
*'''[[Mangiafuoco|Stromboli]]''' (voiced by [[Chris Miller]]) is the puppeteer of the story of Pinocchio, based on the [[Pinocchio (1940 film)|Disney version]].
 
==Introduced in ''Shrek Forever After''==
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*'''[[Rumpelstiltskin]]''' (voiced by [[Walt Dohrn]]) is an evil short conman who makes magical deals solidified with contracts, based on the fairy tale character of the same name.
*'''[[Pied Piper of Hamelin|Pied Piper]]''' is a mute boy from the original story. He briefly appears in Shrek's swamp, along with the rest of the banished story characters, as a young boy who attracts a group of mice while playing his flute. In Shrek Forever After, he is represented as a mute and intelligent type of antihero, as he is presented as a kind of mercenary for hire. Depending on the way he activates his flute, some creatures or others will dance to the sound of the music, unable to control their movements. At the end of the film he is seen forcing Rumpelstiltskin to dance to his music.
*'''Fifi''' is a huge white [[goose]], Rumpelstiltskin's faithful pet, who is never separated from his owner. In the alternate reality, he is seen as King Goose's Royal Advisor and his noble companion on the throne. When everything returns to normal, when the contract that Shrek had previously made is voided, Fifi is instantly killed by Fiona when she makes him explode with her singing.
*'''Witches''' who are Rumpel's minions. Most of them have green skin, use brooms to fly, wear pointy hats and are recognized for their malicious laughter. They may be partly inspired by [[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|Wizard of Oz]] because of the weakness to water.
*Some [[ogre]] characters include:
**'''Brogan''' (voiced by [[Jon Hamm]]) is a character from the fourth film. He is an ogre, leader of the army against Rumpelstiltskin.
**'''Cookie''' (voiced by [[Craig Robinson (actor)|Craig Robinson]]) is a character from the fourth film. He is an ogre who is in charge of cooking in the army against Rumpelstiltskin.
**'''Gretchen''' (voiced by [[Jane Lynch]]) he is a character from the fourth film. She is an ogressmember inof the army against Rumpelstiltskin.
 
== Introduced in ''Puss in Boots'' ==
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*'''[[Goldilocks and the Three Bears]]''' (voiced by [[Florence Pugh]] with [[Ray Winstone]], [[Olivia Colman]] and [[Samson Kayo]]) are based on the book. Golilocks is a criminal who, as a child, was adopted, by the Three Bears, who acted as her cronies as she grew older. She looks for the wishing star to have a real family, but does not accept and becomes part of the bear family. The characters have no relation to those who appear in the Shrek films
*'''[[Talking Cricket|Ethical Bug]]''' (voiced by Kevin McCann) is the Talking Cricket from the story of [[Pinocchio]]. He appears in the possession of Jack Horner as his advisor, or rather a witness to his atrocities. He tries to get Jack to make good decisions, although without any success.
*The '''Phoenix''' is one of the creatures ransacked by Big Jack Horner and is able to breathe fire.
 
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