Shrek is the computer-animated ogre from the 2001 Dreamworks movie of the same name who is based on the children's book by William Steig. Shrek finds his swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures who have been banished there by order of the evil Lord Farquaad. In order to get his swamp back, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to bring him a queen in exchange for the deed for his swamp. Shrek sets out with a talking Donkey and rescues Princess Fiona. While they take Fiona to Farquaad so she can marry him, Shrek starts to fall in love with the princess and soon discovers a shocking secret about her. The success of the film established Dreamworks as a major competitor to Pixar and spawned several movie sequels, including a spin-off with Puss in Boots.