Thelonious Costume
Bring Lord Farquaad's silent, mirror-smashing executioner henchman to life.
Thelonious is Lord Farquaad's muscular, silent executioner henchman from the original Shrek movie, famous for his iconic hand-mirror gag. This costume is a hilarious deep-cut choice for Shrek fans who want a funny, recognizable, and relatively simple outfit. The look centers around a medieval executioner's hood, a grey tunic, and a hand mirror to admire yourself in.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Thelonious costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Thelonious costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Black executioner hood
A black fabric cowl or hood that covers the head and shoulders, leaving only the eyes exposed.
DIY: Cut eye holes into a black fabric hood or the cut-off sleeve of a large black sweatshirt.
Grey long-sleeve tunic
A simple, loose-fitting grey tunic or long-sleeve shirt reaching mid-thigh.
DIY: Use an oversized grey long-sleeve t-shirt and cut a small V-neck into the collar.
Black belt
A wide black faux-leather belt with a simple silver or gold buckle to cinch the tunic.
DIY: Use any wide black belt from your closet.
Black pants
Plain black fitted pants, leggings, or tights.
DIY: Use any plain black sweatpants or jeans.
Elbow-length black gloves
Long black gloves that extend up to the elbows.
DIY: Use black dishwashing gloves or spray-paint long gardening gloves black.
Black boots
Black knee-high boots or simple black shoes with black boot covers.
DIY: Wear black sneakers with tall black socks pulled up over your pants.
Handheld mirror prop
A classic handheld vanity mirror, preferably with an ornate silver or gold frame.
DIY: Cut a mirror shape out of cardboard and cover the 'glass' area with aluminum foil.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Thelonious costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black pants or leggings and the grey long-sleeve tunic.
- 2
Cinch the tunic at the waist using the wide black belt.
- 3
Pull on the elbow-length black gloves, ensuring they fit snugly over the tunic sleeves.
- 4
Put on the black boots or pull tall black socks over your shoes to mimic boot tops.
- 5
Slip the black executioner hood over your head, aligning the eye holes so you can see clearly.
- 6
Pick up your handheld mirror prop and prepare to point to your own reflection.
Makeup & hair
No hair styling or makeup is required since your entire head is covered by the black executioner hood, though you can apply black eyeliner around your eyes to blend into the hood's eye holes.
Thelonious for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Lord Farquaad, Princess Fiona, or Shrek.
- group
- Join a larger Shrek group featuring Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and Lord Farquaad.
- kids
- A simplified version using a black hoodie with eye holes cut out of a black mask.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting tunic and adjustable belt make this highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
Tips
- Ensure the eye holes on your hood are large enough for comfortable peripheral vision, especially at night.
- Carry the hand mirror as your primary prop and use it to mimic the 'mirror, mirror' scene for photos.
- Wear a lightweight, breathable shirt under the tunic if you are attending an indoor party, as the hood can get warm.
Thelonious costume FAQ
- Who is Thelonious in Shrek?
- Thelonious is Lord Farquaad's executioner henchman who famously holds up the Magic Mirror and later points to his own reflection when asked who the fairest of them all is.
- How do I make a DIY Thelonious hood?
- You can make a quick hood by cutting eye holes into a black ski mask, balaclava, or the hood of an old black sweatshirt.
- What is the most important prop for this costume?
- An ornate handheld mirror is the essential prop that immediately identifies you as Thelonious rather than a generic executioner.
Did you know? Despite being Lord Farquaad's henchman, Thelonious is seen celebrating with the other fairytale creatures at Shrek and Fiona's wedding at the end of the first film.