Lord Farquaad is a fictional character from the animated film series Shrek. He is the main antagonist in the first movie and is known for his short stature and ruthless ambition. Farquaad is the ruler of Duloc, a kingdom that he wants to make perfect by eliminating all fairy tale creatures. Farquaad's character is portrayed as self-centered and power-hungry. He seeks to marry Princess Fiona to become king, believing that this will help him achieve his goal of creating an ideal kingdom. His obsession with control and perfection ultimately leads to his downfall in the story.