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 are thus not credited.

• Pam Arciero: (1982–) Grundgetta (1984–)
• Jennifer Barnhart: (2003–) Gladys the Cow (2003–) and Mamma Bear
• Cheryl Blaylock: (1978–1979)
• Camille Bonora: (1985–1997) Meryl Sheep, Ruby, Clementine (1988–1992), and Polly Darton (from "14 Carrot Love")
• Fran Brill: (1970–) Prairie Dawn, Zoe, Little Bird, Betty Lou, Polly Darton, Roxie Marie, and Countess Dahling von Dahling
• Lisa Buckley: (1970–1992, 2002–) Betty Lou
• Rickey Boyd: (2010-)
• Julianne Buescher: (1991–) Yip Yip Martian
• Tyler Bunch: (2004–)
• Leslie Carrara-Rudolph: (2006–) Abby Cadabby
• Kevin Clash: (1984–) Elmo, Hoots the Owl, Baby Natasha, Benny Rabbit, Clementine (1985–1988), Wolfgang, Dr. Nobel Price (1984–1988), Ferlinghetti Donizetti, Chip the Cat, Watson, Yip Yip Martian, and Warren Wolf
• R. Bruce Connelly: (1991–) Barkley (1993–)
• Stephanie D'Abruzzo: (1993–) Curly Bear, Elizabeth, and Little Murray Sparkles
• Michael Earl Davis: (1978–80) Mr. Snuffleupagus (1978–1980), Forgetful Jones (1979–1981), Slimey the Worm (1978–1980), and Poco Loco (1978–1980)
• Ryan Dillon: (2005–)
• Alice Dinnean: (1993–2002) Little Murray Sparkles
• Olga Felgemacher: (1978–1980)
• Peter Friedman: (1976–1978) Two-Headed Monster
• Dave Goelz (occasionally): (1992–1993) Mr. Between
• Louise Gold: (1990–1992) Ethel Mermaid, Louisey, Mrs. Frazzle, Renata Scottie, Prunella, Sally Messy Yuckyael, The Grand Royal Square Lover, Bonnie Rabbit
• Fred "Garbo" Garver: (1984–) Barkley (1984–1993)
• Jane Henson: (1969) (as Ernie's right hand)
• Jim Henson: (1969–1990) Ernie (1969–1990), Guy Smiley, Kermit the Frog (1969–1990), Bip Bipadotta, Granny Fanny Nesslerode, Little Chrissy (puppetry), Thomas Twiddlebug, Little Bird (1969), Mr. Johnson (early sketches), Captain Vegetable (1982), Herry Monster (1970), Barry Rhymie, Betty Lou, and Yip Yip Martian
• M. Elizabeth Houston: (1986–1987)
• Richard Hunt: (1972–1992) Forgetful Jones, Don Music, Sully, Gladys the Cow (1973–1992), Placido Flamingo, Two-Headed Monster, Timmy Twiddlebug, Elmo (1984–1985), Leo the Party Monster, Rodeo Rosie (occasionally), Captain Vegetable (1983–1984), Sonny Friendly (1986–1992), Larry Rhymie, Dip the Cat, Yip Yip Martian, Aristotle, Gilbert, Clancy Monster, and Stuie Monster
• Eric Jacobson: (1994–) Bert (1997–), Grover (1998–), Guy Smiley (2005–), and Yip Yip Martian
• Frank Kane: (1979-1980)
• John Kennedy: (2000–)
• Jim Kroupa: (1990–)
• Tim Lagasse: (2008–)
• Peter Linz: (1993–)
• John Lovelady: (1969–1977) (Ernie's left hand) (1969)
• Rick Lyon: (1986–2002)
• Lara MacLean: (1996–)
• Noel MacNeal: (1983–)
• Joey Mazzarino: (1989–) Murray Monster, Stinky the Stinkweed, Two-Headed Monster, Merry Monster, Ingrid, Colambo, Horatio the Elephant, Pappa Bear, and Joey Monkey
• Jim Martin: (1986–) Preston Rabbit
• Paul McGinnis: (2001–)
• Alison Mork: (1991–1993)
• Brian Muehl: (1978–1984) Barkley (1978–1984), Grundgetta (1982–1984), Clementine (1977–1984), Telly Monster (1979–1984), Elmo (1979–1984), Dr. Nobel Price (1979–1984), Clancy Monster ("Near and Far Monsters"), Bushman Bill, Othmar the Grouch, and Captain Vegetable
• Kathryn Mullen: (1978-1983) Cookie Monster's Grandma (1979), Elmo (from "Near and Far Monsters"), Grover's Mommy (1981), Homer Honker (1983), Lila
• Jerry Nelson: (1970–2012) Count von Count (1972-2012), Herry Monster, Sherlock Hemlock, Farley, The Amazing Mumford, Mr. Johnson, Biff, Frazzle, Herbert Birdsfoot, Little Jerry, Simon Soundman, Mr. Snuffleupagus (1971–1978), Slimey the Worm (1970), Sam the Robot, Two-Headed Monster, Tina Twiddlebug, Rodeo Rosie, Fred the Wonder Horse, Mary Rhymie, Barry Rhymie, Yip Yip Martian, Poco Loco (1974–1978), and Natalie
• Carmen Osbahr: (1991–) Rosita, and Ovejita
• Frank Oz: (1969–present; occasionally since 2000) Bert (1969–), Grover (1970–), Cookie Monster (1969–), Lefty the Salesman, Professor Hastings, Tessie Twiddlebug, Harvey Kneeslapper, Larry Rhymie, Betty Lou, Prince Charming, Clancy Monster (from "We Are All Monsters"), and Yip Yip Martian
• Bob Payne: (1979) Telly Monster (1979) and Mary Rhymie
• Karen Prell: (1980–1981) Deena
• Martin P. Robinson (known as Marty Robinson): (1981–) Telly Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Slimey the Worm, Buster the Horse, Sullivan, Vincent Twice, and Yip Yip Martian
• David Rudman: (1985–) Baby Bear, Cookie Monster (2001–), Sully (1992–1999), Two-Headed Monster (1992–present), Sonny Friendly (1992–2000), Dip the Cat (1992), Yip Yip Martian, Chicago the Lion, and Davey Monkey
• Daniel Seagren: (1969–1970) roles included Big Bird, while Caroll Spinney was sick, and on The Ed Sullivan Show
• Judy Sladky: (1986–2001) Alice Snuffleupagus
• Marilyn Sokol (credited as voice performer): (1977) Betty Lou
• Caroll Spinney: since 1969, as Granny Bird, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bruno the Trashman, Lefty the Salesman (occasional), and Betty Lou
• John Tartaglia (2000–):
• Toby Towson: Barkley, in A Special Sesame Street Christmas (1977–1978)
• Gabriel Velez: (198?–198?)
• Matt Vogel: (2000–) (Ernie's right hand) (2000–) Big Bird (understudy) (2000–), Count von Count (2012-)
• Steve Whitmire: (1993–) Ernie (1993–) and Kermit the Frog (1993–)
• Caroly Wilcox (1969–1970, 1975–1976)
• Bryant Young: (1979–)