Rumpelstiltskin appears as the antagonist of Shrek Forever After and makes a brief, canon-breaking cameo in Shrek the Third, but perhaps these appearances suggest he was also involved with the events of Shrek 2. One theory suggests that Stiltskin's different appearance in Shrek the Third can be explained, making all three sequels to the original Shrek better in the process. The Shrek saga has many villains, but it is the deal-making fairytale creature that may have more of an impact on the series than Lord Farquaad, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother put together.
