TheShrekmovie serial saw the title ogre converge a diversity of characters , of which some are now some of the most memorable ones in the whole franchise , even if some of them only appeared once . Back in 2001 , DreamWorks brought the computer - animated fantasy movieShrek , based on the nineties child ’s pic book of the same name by William Steig . With some changes to make it more family - well-disposed , Shrekended up parodying poove tales and their movie adaptation , particularly those by Disney , and it became a monumental success thanks to its story and characters , which were unlike those of old faery tale moving-picture show .

Shrekfollows the title devil , who in lodge to find control of his swamp , bring in a deal with Lord Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona for him . With the help of Donkey , Shrek successfully rescue Fiona , with whom he terminate up falling in sexual love as they had a passel more in common than they thought . Shrek ’s massive success made way for three sequels , various shortsighted films , and a spinoff moving-picture show serial starring Puss in Boots . TheShreksaga gave the audience some truly iconic and unforgettable characters , and here are the 10 better characters inallShrekmovies .

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10Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders)

pic debut : Shrek 2,Number of appearances:1 ( plus a cameo )

Fairy Godmother was introduced inShrek 2 , where she reprimanded King Harold after acquire Fiona married Shrek , as they had made a deal for her son , Prince Charming , to rescue Fiona and marry her in exchange for Harold ’s own happy finish . Fairy Godmother gaslit Shrek and Fiona and tried to play a trick on the latter into trust Charming was Shrek in human form so they would snog and come in love , but it did n’t cultivate out as she wanted . Fairy Godmother was belt down at the close ofShrek 2when she aimed a blast at Shrek that was deflected by King Harold , who retrovert to his frog form while Fairy Godmother was turned into bubble . Fairy Godmother had a final cameo appearance in the end cite ofShrek Forever After .

9Merlin (Eric Idle)

Movie introduction : Shrek the Third , act of appearances:1

Shrek the Thirdsaw the ogre , Donkey , and Puss trip to Worcestershire Academy to convince Fiona ’s 16 - year - old cousin , Artie , to take the potty of Far Far Away . However , on their means back to the realm , their ship crashed and they got stranded on an island , where they encounter Arthur ’s hit the hay instructor , Merlin . The wizard retired due to a nervous breakdown , and he was quite flakey and his while did n’t always grow out well – case in point , his teleportation spell caused Donkey and Puss to shift bodies . Merlin was responsible for bringing an extra dose of comedy inShrek the Third , but he did n’t return in the fourth movie .

8Doris (Larry King)

Movie first appearance : Shrek 2,Number of appearances:3

Doris is one of Cinderella ’s ugly pace - sisters , but unlike the original tale and Disney ’s translation , this one was n’t evil . Doris made her unveiling inShrek 2 , but she had a bigger front inShrek the Third , where she was already one of Shrek and Fiona ’s good friends , so much so that she look Fiona ’s sister exhibitioner . Like the rest of the princess , Doris could agitate and defend herself , and she was in brief seen inShrek Forever After .

7Pinocchio (Cody Cameron)

Movie debut : Shrek , Number of appearances:4

Pinocchio made his unveiling inShrek , but it was n’t untilShrek 2that he became one of Shrek ’s friends and joined the deputation to rescue him , Donkey , and Puss in Boots , and inShrek the Third , he star in one of the funniest moment in theShrekmovie series when he came up with a twist up interpretation of the truth in orderliness to not order a Trygve Lie but not give anything away , either . In the alternate timeline inShrek Forever After , he hear to sell Geppetto , with his case paint green , as Shrek to gain the “ bargain of a lifetime ” that Rumpelstiltskin was offering , but Rumpel could n’t be fooled .

6Prince Charming (Rupert Everett)

Movie debut : Shrek 2,Number of appearances:3 ( plus a cameo )

Prince Charming made his first appearance in theShreksaga inShrek 2 , alongside his female parent . Charming was infantile and always did what his mother told him to , and after run out to make Fiona fall in dear with him ( through a potion that King Harold never throw to Fiona ) , he return inShrek the Thirdwith a new program to down Shrek and avenge his mother . With the help of other villains and Rapunzel , Charming took over Far Far Away and plan to toss off Shrek as part of a caper , but the ogre was rescued right on sentence . After faking to have been wounded , Shrek pushed Charming aside and Dragon knock a tower down onto him . Just like his female parent , Prince Charming had a cameo visual aspect in the conclusion credits ofShrek constantly After .

5Fiona (Cameron Diaz)

year before the events ofShrek , Princess Fiona was placed under a curse that transformed her into an fiend every night , which is why she was veil in a flying dragon - guarded tower . The only elbow room to disclose the expletive was with “ true making love ’s kiss ” , which would also change her to “ love ’s true form ” , and that ’s why she stay as an ogre , as Shrek was her unfeigned dearest . Fiona and Shrek became parents to ogre triplets inShrek the Third , and an alternate version of her was enclose inShrek Forever After . Fiona is unlike most faggot tale princesses , as she ’s not only train and well - mannered , but she also recognise how to fight and enjoy the little affair in sprightliness … and she ’s not afraid of doing ogre stuff and nonsense like bathing in clay .

4Gingerbread Man (Conrad Vernon)

Also known as Gingy , the Gingerbread Man ’s first appearing inShrekleft quite an impression , as he was being tortured by Lord Farquaad for information on the whereabouts of the sleep of the fairy tale creatures . Lord Farquaad curve Gingy ’s leg , but by the time of the events ofShrek 2 , he had made a full recovery . InShrek 2 , he lead a giant gingerbread man made by The Muffin Man to ramp Prince Charming ’s castle , and inShrek the Third , he took part in the large rescue of Shrek . InShrek Forever After ’s alternate timeline , Gingy was fighting brute crackers as a gladiator and was eaten by Puss in Boots – luckily , in the real , main timeline , he was alive and well .

3Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas)

Puss in Boots made his first appearance in theShrekmovie series inShrek 2 , where he was hired by Fiona ’s Fatherhood , King Harold , to wipe out Shrek . ineffectual to defeat Shrek , Puss in charge confessed and Shrek spared his life , so Puss offer to bring together him and Donkey . Puss and Donkey ended up becoming best friend , even if they argued a duad of clip . In the alternating timeline inShrek constantly After , Puss was heavy and became Fiona ’s pet after his retirement , but just like Donkey , he ended up becoming Shrek ’s protagonist . Puss in Boots is the only character from theShreksaga to get his own spinoff film .

2Shrek (Mike Myers)

Of course , the star topology of theShrekfranchise is one of the best characters . Shrek is cynical , cranky , and does n’t care to be around people ( or animals ) , but even though he can be very daunting , he ’s actually harmless and just need some repose and solitude in his swamp . Marrying Fiona put him in an uncomfortable view as he was now part of the royal family of Far Far Away , and by the time of the events ofShrek incessantly After , he was a celebrity in Far Far forth . Still , Shrek brought a particular type of humor to every one of his movies , and his sarcasm and saturnine humour were key to his and the saga ’s achiever .

1Donkey (Eddie Murphy)

Donkey has the special force of being capable to blab , much to Shrek ’s annoyance . However , he goes on to become Shrek and Fiona ’s best friend and chum , as well as the biggest comic rest in theShrekfranchise . Of of course , a big part of the appeal and comedy of Donkey come from Eddie Murphy , but theShrekmovies also made sure to give him his own plot line , with a Latinian language include . Donkey fall in love with Dragon , married her , and had tike with her : dronkeys , a combining of dragon and domestic ass . An alternate version of Donkey was insert inShrek eternally After , but he still ended up by Shrek ’s side .

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