

Origin: Shrek (Verse Shrek! (Book, 1990) & Shrek (Movie, 2001))Īge: Probably 30's to 40's considering he's a married dad When Shrek is first seen, he successfully scares off villagers by roaring at them, but it later becomes obvious that they were only attacking him because he is an ogre rather than because he did anything wrong. Shrek is accompanied by Donkey, an excitable and hyperactive talking donkey. Though surly, dangerous, misanthropic, and venomously cranky, Shrek is peaceful and does not care to hurt anyone, but just wants to live in solitude and be left alone.

In the book, his parents thrown him into a dark hole that leads to the real world.Īfter scaring away an angry mob, he arrives at his swamp, enters an outhouse, and literally breaks out as the adult Shrek. The only time he receives a pleasant greeting is a wave from a young Fiona, who is promptly led away by her parents. He is seen traveling alone, being either screamed at or teased by passers-by. Even though his background is something of a mystery, according to Shrek The Musical, it is revealed that on his 7th birthday, Shrek was sent away by his parents because it was an ogre tradition. Shrek is a large, green, physically intimidating ogre with a Scottish accent.
