This list of '' Sesame Street'' puppeteers includes all who have worked on the show, as a regular, backup, guest puppeteer, etc., and by no means should be taken as complete, as many Muppeteers only have done one skit on the show, and thus aren't credited.

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Pam Arciero Pamela Arciero (born May 8, 1954) is an American puppeteer and voice-over artist. She has performed for ''Between the Lions'' and ''Sesame Street'', playing Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend Grundgetta in the latter. In addition to performance wor ...

: (1984–present)

Grundgetta The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson, many for the purpose of appearing on the children's television program ''Sesame Street''. Some of the best known Muppets on ''Sesame Street'' include Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch ...

, Crystal of the Squirrelles (puppeteering only), Mae (2005), Black and White Moo Wave Cow, Nani Bird, Various * Anthony Asbury: (2001-present) Various * Heather Asch: (2006–2009; 2019)

Hansel "Hansel and Gretel" (; german: Hänsel und Gretel ) is a German fairy tale collected by the German Brothers Grimm and published in 1812 in ''Grimm's Fairy Tales'' (KHM 15). It is also known as Little Step Brother and Little Step Sister. Hanse ...

(2006), Various * Billy Barkhurst: (2009–2018) Ernie (voice for ''Sesame Street Live'' shows (2009–2014); regular performer (2014–2018)) * Jennifer Barnhart: (2003–present) Zoe (2016–present), Gladys the Cow (2003–present), Mama Bear (2003–present), Francine Lloyd Wright, Granny Snuffle, Goldilocks (2005), Super Chicken (2005), Granny Bird (2018–present), Mommy Snuffleupagus (2000s), Various * Bill Barretta: (2001–2010) Louie, Various *

Cheryl Blaylock Cheryl Blaylock (also known as ''Cheryl Blalock''; born 1953) is an American puppeteer who performed the title character on ''Eureeka's Castle'' from 1989 to 1991. Blaylock is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Before she starred in the title r ...

: (1979–1984; 1990–present) Mona Monster, Cookie Monster's Grandma (1982), Forgetful Jones' Mother and Forgetful Jones' cousin, Various *

Camille Bonora Camille Bonora (also known as Camille Kampouris; born May 13, 1956) is a former Muppet performer, voice performer and actress. She currently serves on the board of BibleMesh online theological studies, as well as a member of the ''Kairos Journal'' ...

: (1987–1996) Meryl Sheep, Ruby, Clementine (1987–1992), Goldilocks (1991–1996), Mama Bear (1993–1996), Gladys the Cow (1992-1996), Juliet, Loretta, Stella, Countess von Backwards (1990), Ingrid (Anything Muppet), Velma the Grouch, Grandma Count, Herry Monster's Mother (1993), Polly Darton (1990), Various * Rickey Boyd: (2006–2013) The Twiddlebugs (voices for CGI segments), Cookie Monster's Grandmother * Fran Brill: (1970–2015) Prairie Dawn (1970–2015), Zoe (1993–2015), Betty Lou (1970–1984), Little Bird, Roxie Marie, Polly Darton, Mrs. Crustworthy, Wanda Cousteau, Countess von Backwards (1994–2005), Nora Nicks, Helena, Goldilocks (2007), Mae (2006–2015), Gladys the Cow (1996-2003), Various * Lisa Buckley: (1993–2008; 2019) Betty Lou (1993–1998), Darlene of the Squirrelles, Various * Julianne Buescher: (1991–1995; 2001-2020) Sherry Netherland (1993–1995), Betty Lou's Mommy, Mama Countess, Sophie (1995), Various * Warrick Brownlow-Pike: (2017–present) Gonger, Various * Tyler Bunch: (1993–present) Louie (2007–present), Mr. Can You Guess, Big Bad Wolf (2007–2013), Super Chicken (2008), Various * Leslie Carrara-Rudolph: (2006–present) Abby Cadabby, Goldilocks (2012–present), Rosa, Rose,

Gretel Gretel is a German shortening of the given name Margarete. Notable people with this given name include: *A fictional character in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale '' Hansel and Gretel'' *Gretel Beer (1921–2010), Austrian-born English author ...

(2006), Velvet, Mae (2006), Baby Natasha (2014-present), Various * Kevin Clash: (1980; 1984–2013) Elmo (1985–2012), Hoots the Owl (1985–2012), Baby Natasha (1989-2012), Benny Rabbit (1990-2007), Wolfgang the Seal, Kingston Livingston III, The Grand High Triangle Lover, Clementine (1985–1987), Dr. Nobel Price (1984–1988), Chip Cat, Ferlinghetti Donizetti (1984–1986), Mel, Big Bad Wolf (1980s—2008), Preposterous, Watson, Segi (puppetry), Mario, Professor D. Rabbit, Dexter (head), J. P., Baby Fats Domino, Oliver, Gus, Warren Wolf, Buster the Horse (1980), Sophie (1985), Big Jeffy (1988), Cookie Monster's Mommy (2004), One of the Fuzzy Funk, One of the Git Along Little Doggies, One of the Rockheads, Various * R. Bruce Connelly: (1993–present)

Barkley Barkley may refer to: People *Barkley (surname), people with this name Places * Barkley, Delaware, an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States *Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana, in the United States *Barkley, ...

, Various *

Bruce Lanoil Bruce Lanoil (born July 5, 1960) is an American puppeteer who works for The Jim Henson Company and for The Walt Disney Company. He frequently works with puppeteer David Alan Barclay. Early life Lanoil was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 5, ...

: (1993–present) Various * Frankie Cordero: (2016–present) Rudy, Various * Donna Kimball (2004-2016; 2019) Various * Austin Michael Costello: (2016–present) ** Assistant puppeteer * Melissa Creighton: (2007–2010; 2014–present) Various * Stephanie D'Abruzzo: (1993–present) Prairie Dawn (2016–present), Curly Bear, Mae (2004; 2019–present), Lulu, Elizabeth, Mrs. Crustworthy (2016–present), Googel, Cookie Monster's Mommy (2016), Grover's Mommy (2001; 2016), Herry Monster's Mother (1998), Diva D'Abruzzo, Various * Michael Earl: (1978–1981; 2007-2009) Snuffy, Poco Loco, Leslie Mostly,

Slimey the Worm Slime may refer to: Biology * Slime mold, a broad term often referring to roughly six groups of Eukaryotes * Biofilm, an aggregate of microorganisms in which cells adhere to each other and/or to a surface * Slimy (fish), also known as the pony ...

, Forgetful Jones, Cowboy X, Sullivan, Tarnish Brother, Various * Ryan Dillon: (2005–present) Elmo (2013–present), Roosevelt Franklin (puppetry - 2019–present), Lefty the Salesman (2019–present), Don Music (2019–present), Dr. Nobel Price (2019), Various * Alice Dinnean Vernon: (1994–2009; 2019) Mama Bear (1996–2002), Goldilocks (1996–2004), Sherry Netherland (1995–1998), Little Murray Sparkles, Loretta (1996–1998), Phoebe (2001–2002), Various * Artie Esposito: (2007) Various * David Matthew Feldman: (1989-2001; 2019) Various *

Drew Massey Drew Massey (born April 4, 1972) is an American voice actor, puppeteer and director for Nickelodeon and the Jim Henson Company. He has worked extensively with the Muppets and has performed in many films, television series, and commercials. He ha ...

: (2011-present) Various * Olga Felgemacher: (1977–1979) Mrs. Bolinski, Various * Allan Trautman: (2002–2010; 2019) Various *

Michael Frith Michael Kingsbury Frith (born 8 July 1941) is a British artist and television producer. He is the former Executive Vice-President and Creative Director of The Jim Henson Company. His contributions to Muppet projects have been extensive and vari ...

: (1987-1999; 2003-2009) Various * Peter Friedman: (1976–1978)

Mr. Snuffleupagus Aloysius Snuffleupagus (), more commonly known as Mr. Snuffleupagus or Snuffy for short, is one of the characters on ''Sesame Street'', a long-running PBS/ HBO educational television program for young children. He is a giant anteater-like elephant ...

(back end), Two-Headed Monster (right head (1978) debut sketch), Various * Fred "Garbo" Garver: (1984–1993)

, Dexter (hands), Garbo Gorilla, Various * Dave Goelz: (1992–2011; 2019) Various * Louise Gold: (1991–1996) Sally Messy Yuckyael, Loretta (1993), Various * Stacey Gordon: (2017–present) Julia *

Sarah Oh Sarah Oh (born 1990 in Glendale, Arizona) is an American actress and model. She is of Korean American, Korean-German American, German descent. Biography She began acting when she was 13 at her school's theater department and starred in every si ...

: (2008–present) Tessie Twiddlebug (2008-present), Various *

Tim Gosley Tim Gosley is a Canadian puppeteer who is primarily known for his work on numerous Muppet productions. He is originally from Victoria, British Columbia. Gosley earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the University of Alberta and studied pupp ...

: (1985-1990) Mr. Honker ('' Follow That Bird''), Various * Liz Hara: (2016–present) Gladys the Cow (2021-present), Various * Dorien Davies: (2017–present) Various * James Godwin (1995-2011; 2019) Various * Chris Hayes: (2017–present) Hoots the Owl, Various * Andy Hayward: (2007) Various * Julie Westwood: (2015-2017) Bebe (from The Furchester Hotel) * Sarah Lyle: (2008-2011) Maisie Weatherberry and Samson Bookworm (series 2 on Sesame Tree) * Brian Henson: (1998-2013) Various * Terri Hardin (2000-2004; 2009) Various * Jane Henson: (1973–1974) Various * Jim Henson: (1969–2002) Ernie, Kermit the Frog, Guy Smiley, Little Chrissy (puppetry), Bip Bippadotta, Thomas Twiddlebug, Sinister Sam, Bad Bart, Little Bird (1969), Granny Fanny Nesselrode (1970; 1972), Spaceship Surprise Captain, The Genie (1973), Barry Rhymie (1978), Captain Vegetable (debut sketch), Charlie (occasionally), Yip Yip Martian, Two-Headed Monster's Mother, Harvey Monster (occasionally),

Beautiful Day Monster The Muppets are an ensemble group of comedic puppet characters originally created by Jim Henson. The Muppets have appeared in multiple television series, films, and other media appearances since the 1950s. The majority of the characters listed ...

, Various * Richard Hunt: (1972–2000) Two-Headed Monster (right half), Forgetful Jones (1981–1991), Gladys the Cow, Sully, Don Music, Placido Flamingo, Elmo (1984–1985), Sonny Friendly, Ferlinghetti Donizietti (1980–1984), Aristotle, Leo the Party Monster, Dip Cat, Brad, Timmy Twiddlebug, Captain Vegetable,

Gilbert Gilbert may refer to: People and fictional characters * Gilbert (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters *Gilbert (surname), including a list of people Places Australia * Gilbert River (Queensland) * Gilbert River (South ...

, Dr. Kvetch, Richard, Zero, Spaceship Surprise Mate, Worby the Grouch, Earl, Green Alphabeat, The Beetles' Lead Singer, Tarnish Brother, Grandpa Count, Grandpa Grouch, Larry Rhymie (1978), Mrs. Bolinski (1982), Tough Eddie (1984), Frazzle (1989), Harvey Monster (occasionally), Maurice Monster (occasionally), Yip Yip Martian,

(back half, 1970s),

(1978), Duke, One of the Rockheads, Various * Michael Elizabeth Huston: (1986–1987) Juliet, Various * Eric Jacobson: (1994–present) Grover (1998–present), Bert (1998–present),

Oscar the Grouch Oscar the Grouch is a Muppet character created by Jim Henson and Jon Stone for the PBS/HBO children's television program ''Sesame Street''. He has a green body, no visible nose, and lives in a trash can. Oscar's favorite thing is trash, as eviden ...

(2015–present), Guy Smiley (2005–present), Two-Headed Monster (left half) (2016–present),

Harvey Kneeslapper The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson, many for the purpose of appearing on the children's television program '' Sesame Street''. Some of the best known Muppets on ''Sesame Street'' include Big Bird, Oscar the Gro ...

(2019), Various * Haley Jenkins: (2014–present) Mama Bear (2019-present), Karli, Various * Frank Kane: (1979)

(back end) * Guðmundur Þór Kárason : (1990-1995) Various *

John Kennedy John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by his initials JFK and the nickname Jack, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination i ...

: (1993–present) The Amazing Mumford (2004; 2018–present), Various * Kathleen Kim : (2016–present) Elena, Betty Lou (2017-present), Various * Jim Kroupa: (1983–2000) One of the Rockheads, Various * Tim Lagasse: (1998–2016; 2019-present) Various * Peter Linz: (1991–present) Ernie (2017–present), Herry Monster (2017–present), Osvaldo, el Gruñón, Timmy Twiddlebug, Samuel,

(2005), Elmo (voice only, ''Spaghetti Space Chase'' grand opening ceremony) (2013), Captain Vegetable (2019), Various * Rick Lyon: (1988–2008) Various * Spencer Lott: (2016–present) Samuel, Various * Peter MacKennan: (1987–1994) Various * Lara MacLean: (2001–present) Zoe (2020-present), Various * Noel MacNeal: (1983–present) Daddy Snuffle, Mommy Snuffleupagus (1980s–1990s), Granny Snufflie (occasionally),

(2005–2006), Smiley (2014-present), Ernie (1989-1992), Various * Amanda Maddock (2006–2007) Mary, Various * Jim Martin (1989–2013; 2019) Preston Rabbit, Lassie, Irvine (1991), Betty Lou's Dad, Various * Gord Robertson (1985-2002) Daddy Dodo (puppeteer), Various on Sesame Park * Joey Mazzarino: (1990–2015) Murray Monster, Papa Bear, Two-Headed Monster (left head) (2001–2016), Horatio the Elephant, Stinky the Stinkweed, Ingrid, Narf, Joey Monkey, Merry Monster, Colambo, Baby Tooth, Bernie Broccoli, The Fairy Godperson, Cousin Bear, Figby, The Tooth Fairy, Cyranose de Bergerac (2007), Frazzle (2014), The Big Bad Wolf (occasionally), Various * Paul McGinnis: (2007–present) Various * Tracie Mick: (2007–2010) Various * Alison Mork: (1991–1993; 2009) Various * Brian Muehl: (1978–1984; 1988; 1993–1994; 2009-2019)

(1978–1984; 1987), Telly Monster (1980–1984), Elmo (1980–1984), Dr. Nobel Price,

(1980–1984), Clementine, Pearl, Rusty, Alphabet Bates, Tarnish Brother,

(1980), One of the Rockheads, Various * Kathryn Mullen: (1978–1994) Grover's Mommy (1981), proto- Elmo (1981), Telly's Mom, Various * Jerry Nelson: (1970–2012) Count von Count (1972–2012),

(1971–1978), Herry Monster (1970–2003), Mr. Johnson (1971–2012), Two-Headed Monster (left half) (1978–2000), The Amazing Mumford (1970–2011), Biff, Sherlock Hemlock, Little Jerry, Frazzle, Fred the Wonder Horse, Farley, Simon Soundman, Sam the Robot (occasionally), Herbert Birdsfoot, Big Bad Wolf (1971–2012), Poco Loco (1974–1976), Tina Twiddlebug,

Rodeo Rosie The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson, many for the purpose of appearing on the children's television program '' Sesame Street''. Some of the best known Muppets on ''Sesame Street'' include Big Bird, Oscar the Gro ...

, Mr. Chatterly, Noel Cowherd, Phil Harmonic, Sir John Feelgood, Tough Eddie, Cyranose de Bergerac, H. Ross Parrot, Japanese Storyteller, The Genie, Ernest the Grouch, Granny Grouch, Lefty's Boss, Marty, Joe Busby, Jack Be Nimble, Lord Hog, Vern, Cousin Monster, Jackman Wolf, Mary Rhymie (1978), Barry Rhymie (1980), Dr. Kvetch (1997), Cookie Monster's Pop, Cookie Monster's Sister, Charlie (occasionally), Harvey Monster (occasionally), Tarnish Brother, Mommy Snuffleupagus (1970s), proto- Elmo (1980), Yip Yip Martian, Officer Krupky (Episode 0441), Various * Carmen Osbahr: (1990–present) Rosita, Ovejita, Various * Frank Oz: (1969–2000; occasionally - 2001–2013) Bert (1969–2000; occasionally - 2003–2006), Cookie Monster (1969–2000; occasionally - 2001–2004), Grover (1969–2000; occasionally - 2002–2012), Roosevelt Franklin (puppetry),

, Lefty the Salesman, Professor Hastings, Tessie Twiddlebug (1974–1982), Prince Charming, Rufus, Officer Krupky (Episode 0581), Moe Busby,

, Bart, Betty Lou (1969–1970), Charlie (occasionally), Harvey Monster (occasionally), Tarnish Brother, Larry Rhymie (1980), Various *

Eren Ozker Eren Ozker (25 July 1948 – 25 February 1993) was a Turkish-American puppeteer and Muppet performer. She was one of the original performers during the first season of Jim Henson's popular television series ''The Muppet Show''. Biography Ozker ...

: (1969 -1998) Various *

Bob Payne Bob Payne is an American puppeteer and puppet builder. He is also known as Robert Payne and Bobby Payne. History Payne, a native of Washington, D.C., was a college friend of Jim Henson and Jane Henson. He first worked with them on Jim Henson's sh ...

: (1978–1980) Telly Monster (1979 debut), Georgie,

(1978), Mary Rhymie (1980), Various * Annie Peterle: (2008) Various * Karen Prell: (1979–1981; 2003; 2019–2020) Deena, Masha, Various *

Martin P. Robinson Martin P. Robinson (born March 9, 1954) is an American puppeteer who works for the Jim Henson Company. He is best known for his work on ''Sesame Street'', having performed the characters of Telly Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Oscar the Grouch's pe ...

: (1981–present) Snuffy, Telly Monster (1984–present),

, Fluffy, Buster the Horse, Irvine, Monty, Vincent Twice, Mrs. Grouch, Sullivan, Shelley the Turtle,

Old MacDonald "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" (sometimes shortened to Old MacDonald) is a traditional children's song and nursery rhyme about a farmer and the various animals he keeps. Each verse of the song changes the name of the animal and its respective noise ...

, Dicky Tick, Ralphie, Tito, Otto the Grouch, Earl (1995), Bart (2017), Mommy Snuffleupagus (1980s), Freddy (2018), Big Bad Wolf (occasionally), One of the Rockheads, Various * David Rudman: (1986–present) Cookie Monster (2001–present), Baby Bear, Two-Headed Monster (right half) (1998–present), Humphrey, Chicago the Lion, Davey Monkey, Athena, Flo Bear, Sully (1993–1999, 2020–present), Sonny Friendly (1992–2000), Tessie Twiddlebug (1987–1996), Norman, Dr. Edwynn, Ernestine, Rudder Rabbit, Velma Blank, Duane, Tyrone, Freddy (2017), One of the Fuzzy Funk, One of the Git Along Little Doggies, Granny Snuffle (1989), Dip Cat (1992), Cookie Monster's Grandma (1994), Mommy Snuffleupagus (1990s), Yip Yip Martian, Various * Daniel Seagren: (1969–1978) Big Bird (occasionally), Guy Smiley (debut sketch), Various * Judy Sladky: (1987–2010) Alice Snuffleupagus * Caroll Spinney: (1969–2018) Big Bird,

, Bruno the Trashman, Granny Bird, Granny Fanny Nesselrode, Sam the Robot (occasionally), Shivers the Penguin, Lefty the Salesman (occasionally - 1970), proto- Cookie Monster (1970 sketch), proto- Grover (1970 sketch),

, Various *

David Stephens David Rhys Remington Stephens (born 8 October 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Boreham Wood. Stephens has previously played for Norwich City, Lincoln City and Hibernian. He has represented Wales at youth inter ...

: (2008) Various * Andy Stone: (1999; 2003; 2007) Various * John Tartaglia: (1994–present) Alfred Duck, Ernie ('' Play with Me Sesame'', ''Sesame Street 4-D Magic'' - 2003), Phoebe (2002), Cookie Monster's Mommy (in Episode 4059), Yip Yip Martian, Various * Toby Towson: (1978)

* Gabriel Velez: (1984–1985; 1998; 2007; 2017-present) Osvaldo, el Gruñón, Dani * Matt Vogel: (1997–present) Big Bird (1997-present), Count von Count (2013–present), Mr. Johnson (2014–present), Herb,

(2006–present),

(2010), Forgetful Jones (2012; 2019), The Big Bad Wolf (2013), Kermit the Frog (2019), Sherlock Hemlock (2019), Biff (2020–present), Various * Marc Weiner : (1993-1997, 2019-present) Various * Steve Whitmire: (1993–2014) Ernie, Kermit the Frog, Dr. Feel, Various * Caroly Wilcox: (1969–1977) Various * Victor Yerrid: (1998-2010; 2019) Various *

Bryant Young Bryant Colby Young (born January 27, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). A first-round draft pick out of University of Notre Dame ...

: (1979–present) Snuffy (back end)

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