List of Sesame Street puppeteers

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.

Jim Henson’s Muppets

• Pam Arciero: (1984–present)

Grundgetta, Crystal of the Squirrelles (puppeteering only), Mae (2005), Black and White Moo Wave Cow, Nani Bird, Various

• Heather Asch: (2006–2009; 2019)

Hansel (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: (1979–1984; 1990–present)

Mona Monster, Cookie Monster's Grandma (1982), Forgetful Jones' Mother and Forgetful Jones' cousin, Various

• Camille Bonora: (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 (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, Various

• Bruce Lanoil: (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, 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: (2011-present)

Various

• Olga Felgemacher: (1977–1979)

Mrs. Bolinski, Various

• Allan Trautman: (2002–2010; 2019)

Various

• Michael Frith: (1987-1999; 2003-2009)

Various

• Peter Friedman: (1976–1978)

Mr. Snuffleupagus (back end), Two-Headed Monster (right head (1978) debut sketch), Various

• Fred "Garbo" Garver: (1984–1993)

Barkley, 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: (2008–present)

Tessie Twiddlebug (2008-present), Various

• Tim Gosley: (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, 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, 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, Mr. Snuffleupagus (back half, 1970s), Slimey the Worm (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 (2015–present), Guy Smiley (2005–present), Two-Headed Monster (left half) (2016–present), Harvey Kneeslapper (2019), Various

• Haley Jenkins: (2014–present)

Mama Bear (2019-present), Karli, Various

• Frank Kane: (1979)

Mr. Snuffleupagus (back end)

• Guðmundur Þór Kárason : (1990-1995)

Various

• John Kennedy: (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, Hansel (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), Gretel (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–present)

Zoe, Prairie Dawn, Tina, Various

• Alison Mork: (1991–1993; 2009)

Various

• Brian Muehl: (1978–1984; 1988; 1993–1994; 2009-2019)

Barkley (1978–1984; 1987), Telly Monster (1980–1984), Elmo (1980–1984), Dr. Nobel Price, Grundgetta (1980–1984), Clementine, Pearl, Rusty, Alphabet Bates, Tarnish Brother, Gilbert (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), Mr. Snuffleupagus (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, 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), Harvey Kneeslapper, Lefty the Salesman, Professor Hastings, Tessie Twiddlebug (1974–1982), Prince Charming, Rufus, Officer Krupky (Episode 0581), Moe Busby, Beautiful Day Monster, Bart, Betty Lou (1969–1970), Charlie (occasionally), Harvey Monster (occasionally), Tarnish Brother, Larry Rhymie (1980), Various

• Eren Ozker: (1969 -1998)

Various

• Bob Payne: (1978–1980)

Telly Monster (1979 debut), Georgie, Slimey the Worm (1978), Mary Rhymie (1980), Various

• Annie Peterle: (2008)

Various

• Karen Prell: (1979–1981; 2003; 2019–2020)

Deena, Masha, Various

• Martin P. Robinson: (1981–present)

Snuffy, Telly Monster (1984–present), Slimey the Worm, Fluffy, Buster the Horse, Irvine, Monty, Vincent Twice, Mrs. Grouch, Sullivan, Shelley the Turtle, Old MacDonald, 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, Oscar the Grouch, 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), Beautiful Day Monster, Various

• David Stephens: (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)

Barkley

• 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, Hansel (2006–present), Harvey Kneeslapper (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: (1979–present)

Snuffy (back end)

External links

• "Sesame Street Puppeteers Explain How They Control Their Puppets". Wired. 2017-12-18.