* Donkey - A mischievous and talkative donkey who becomes Shrek's companion on his journey.
* Princess Fiona - A beautiful princess who is rescued by Shrek and discovers that she has a true identity.
* Lord Farquaad - A short and arrogant ruler who wants to marry Princess Fiona and become the greatest ruler in the world.
* The Magic Mirror - Lord Farquaad's advisor who helps him find Princess Fiona.
* Pinocchio - A wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy.
* The Three Little Pigs - Three little pigs who are constantly bullied by the Big Bad Wolf.
* The Big Bad Wolf - A villainous wolf who wants to eat the Three Little Pigs.
* The Fairy Godmother - A powerful fairy who helps Lord Farquaad in his quest to marry Princess Fiona.
* The Gingerbread Man - A gingerbread man who runs away from Shrek's house and is eaten by the Big Bad Wolf.