Who is Donkey in Shrek the Third?

A talkative, loyal donkey who becomes Shrek's best friend and constant companion.

Who plays Donkey in Shrek the Third?

Donkey is played by Eddie Murphy.

Donkey's abilities include flight (dragon), loyalty, comic relief, endurance.

Donkey has 4 mapped relationships in Shrek the Third. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Donkey — Social Best Friend — Shrek (Mike Myers)
Donkey is Shrek's loyal best friend and constant companion.

Shrek sets out with Donkey to retrieve the heir, and Donkey remains with him through the island, capture, rescue, and final battle.
Donkey — Alliance Ally — Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz)
Fiona and Donkey cooperate when the kingdom is threatened.

Fiona later joins Donkey during the prison escape and the confrontation with Prince Charming.
Donkey — Social Comic Partners — Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas)
Their contrasting personalities create a close comic partnership.

Donkey and Puss travel together, are accidentally affected by Merlin's spell, and cooperate while imprisoned and during the rescue.
Donkey — Alliance Rescue Allies — Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice) (Cody Cameron)
Donkey participates in freeing the imprisoned fairy tale characters.

Donkey and Puss free Pinocchio, the Three Little Pigs, and the other captives during the counterattack.