List of Muppets
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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 here originated on The Muppet Show, a television series that aired from 1976 to 1981. Since then, several more characters have been introduced in other television series, as well as theatrical films. The first Muppet characters appeared in Sam and Friends, a Washington, D.C.–based show which was broadcast from 1955 to 1961. Kermit the Frog was one of the show's regulars, and thus was one of Henson's first Muppet creations. The characters became a household name after their appearance in the children's television program Sesame Street. Henson was initially reluctant to become involved with Sesame Street because he feared being pigeon-holed as a children's performer, but agreed to work on the show to further his social goals.Henson's company owned the characters created for Sesame Street until 2001, since 2001, they have instead been owned by Sesame Workshop and are now considered a separate franchise. These characters have been owned by The Muppets Studio, a division of The Walt Disney Company, after Disney acquired the characters from The Jim Henson Company in 2004.
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'80s Robot
'80s Robot
Name
'80s Robot
Performer(s)
Matt Vogel
Description
A 1980s-esque robot chauffeur and servant who debuted in The Muppets. In the film, he lives in Kermit's mansion, after the breakup of the Muppets. '80s Robot also functions as a chauffeur and uses his databanks and search engine to locate the Muppet troupe. Created by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller, the character—as his name implies—resembles the many robots who dominated the toy, novelty, and pop culture landscape in the 1980s. He uses slang from the era and offers such beverages as Tab and New Coke. '80s Robot is said to bear an uncanny resemblance to Omnibot 2000, a robot toy made by Tomy in the 1980s that was used to portray Robin Sparkles' sidekick in a television series Segel was on. '80s Robot was designed by Legacy Effects. He subsequently reappears in Muppets Most Wanted.
Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound
Name
Afghan Hound
Performer(s)
Louise Gold (1977–1981), Richard Hunt (1977), Kathryn Mullen (1980), Alice Dinnean (2011-present)
Description
An Afghan Hound who first appeared in episode 214 of The Muppet Show.
Andy and Randy Pig
Andy and Randy Pig
Name
Andy and Randy Pig
Performer(s)
Andy: Brian Henson (1994), Steve Whitmire (1996–2016), Bill Barretta (2016–present)Randy: Dave Goelz (1994–present)
Description
Miss Piggy's dimwitted young nephews that debuted in Muppet Classic Theater, in a version of "Three Little Pigs". They later appeared on Muppets Tonight as production assistants, where their severe ineptitude caused the show more harm than help. They were featured in the recurring sketches "Bay of Pigswatch" and "The Eagle's Nest".[citation needed]
Angel Marie
Angel Marie
Name
Angel Marie
Performer(s)
Bill Barretta, John Kennedy, Peter Linz, Tyler Bunch
Description
An ugly green hideous monster who first appeared in Muppet Treasure Island.[citation needed]
Annie Sue
Annie Sue
Name
Annie Sue
Performer(s)
Louise Gold
Description
A young female pig who is Miss Piggy's innocent rival. She first appeared in episode 214 of The Muppet Show, but was given a proper introduction in episode 302.[citation needed]
Astoria
Astoria
Name
Astoria
Performer(s)
Bob Payne
Description
The wife of Waldorf who appeared just once on The Muppet Show in episode 413 when Statler is unavailable.[citation needed]
Baskerville the Hound
Baskerville the Hound
Name
Baskerville the Hound
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz, Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, John Lovelady
Description
A small, shaggy, brown dog with glasses and a pointed snout, who was originally created in 1962 as a foil for Rowlf the Dog in a series of Purina Dog Chow commercials.[citation needed]
Bean Bunny
Bean Bunny
Name
Bean Bunny
Performer(s)
Steve Whitmire (1986-2009)
Description
A small rabbit who first appeared in the HBO special The Tale of the Bunny Picnic as the main character. Bean Bunny also appears in Muppet Babies, the Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park attraction Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D, The Jim Henson Hour, and has had minor roles and cameos in most Muppet films after The Muppet Christmas Carol. He was designed by Diana Dawson-Hall and built by Rollie Krewson.[citation needed]
Beautiful Day Monster
Beautiful Day Monster
Name
Beautiful Day Monster
Performer(s)
Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Dan Redican, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, David Rudman
Description
A bluish-gray monster who debuted in an un-aired General Foods commercial for their products Wheels, Flutes, and Crowns as the Crown-Grabber. He later appeared in various variety show performances, most notably on The Ed Sullivan Show. Beautiful Day Monster got his name by the creators from this appearance, where he purposely sabotaged a girl's beautiful day, before being shrunk by her compliments and swatted with a fly swatter. He made several appearances on the first season of Sesame Street where he was referred to as “Fred”, “Snookie”, and “Ralph”. After the first season, Beautiful Day Monster and most of the other early Sesame monsters were replaced by friendlier looking monsters with brighter colors. [citation needed]
Behemoth
Behemoth
Name
Behemoth
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta
Description
A large full-bodied orange monster who is one of the Muppets who eat other Muppets.[citation needed]
Beverly Plume
Beverly Plume
Name
Beverly Plume
Performer(s)
Julianne Buescher
Description
A turkey who hosts the "Økėÿ Døkęÿ Køøkïñ" segments on Muppets Now.[citation needed]
Big Mean Carl
Big Mean Carl
Name
Big Mean Carl
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz (1992), Steve Whitmire (2008), Bill Barretta (1996-present)
Description
A shaggy, horned monster who enjoys consuming objects, other Muppets, normal animals, and, very rarely, even humans. He first appeared on the Muppet Meeting Films segment "Think Bigger" as the Chairman Blodgett, and as different occupations in Muppets Tonight. In the TV series The Muppets, Carl acts as the receptionist at the studio where Up Late with Miss Piggy is filmed. Besides being a Francophile, Big Mean Carl has a similar-looking sister named Big Mean Carla; she is also carnivorous, and works in the real estate business. The puppet also appeared with a different, suessified styling as the Grox on The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss episode "There is Nothing to Fear in Here".[citation needed]
Bill
Bill
Name
Bill
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash
Description
A brown-haired frog with ears.[citation needed]
Bill the Bubble Guy
Bill the Bubble Guy
Name
Bill the Bubble Guy
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz
Description
Performer whose head spurts out bubbles.[citation needed]
Bobby Benson
Bobby Benson
Name
Bobby Benson
Performer(s)
Richard Hunt (1978–1992), David Rudman (2014–present)
Description
Nuanced musician and director of the "baby band", who first appeared in episode 319 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed]
Bubba the Rat
Bubba the Rat
Name
Bubba the Rat
Performer(s)
Bill Barretta
Description
A tough-talking rat.[citation needed]
Butch
Butch
Name
Butch
Performer(s)
Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Brian Muehl
Description
A Bengal tiger.[citation needed]
Chester the Rat
Chester the Rat
Name
Chester the Rat
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz
Description
A male rat and friend of Rizzo's who first appeared in The Muppets Take Manhattan.[citation needed]
Chip
Chip
Name
Chip
Performer(s)
Gord Robertson (1989–1997), Dave Goelz (1997–present)
Description
A nerdy technician who first appeared on The Jim Henson Hour where he was the technician of Gorilla Television. In the TV series The Muppets, Chip worked as the IT Technician for Up Late with Miss Piggy. He also appears on Muppets Now.[citation needed]
Constantine
Constantine
Name
Constantine
Performer(s)
Matt Vogel
Description
An evil Russian frog who is considered to be the "World's Most Dangerous Frog", Interpol's most wanted criminal, and a doppelgänger for Kermit. Appearing in Muppets Most Wanted, Constantine differs slightly from Kermit in physical appearance as his eye pupils line up differently, and he has a shorter neck collar, and a distinctive mole on the right side of his face. In the film, Constantine escapes a Siberian gulag becoming a fugitive from the main prison warden Nadya (Tina Fey). Constantine collaborates with Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais) to conduct robberies all across Europe, framing the Muppets as culprits until the two of them are defeated and arrested by the police.
The filmmakers tasked in designing Constantine originally planned to have him be a paler shade of green than Kermit. However, early camera tests revealed that the color differed too greatly from Kermit's, clashing with the filmmakers' intentions of having Constantine bear a strong resemblance to him. Instead, Constantine's neck collar was made shorter and with wider spikes. Following a suggestion by director James Bobin, Vogel based his performance on the Russian antagonist, General Orlov, in Octopussy.
Country Trio
Country Trio
Name
Country Trio
Performer(s)
Jim: Jim HensonFrank: Frank OzJerry: Jerry Nelson
Description
A hillbilly band consisting of caricatures of Henson, Oz and Nelson.[citation needed]
Dead Tom
Dead Tom
Name
Dead Tom
Performer(s)
Bruce Lanoil
Description
A skeleton.
Denise
Denise
Name
Denise
Performer(s)
Julianne Buescher
Description
A pig who is the head of ABC's marketing department. She is Kermit's girlfriend and love interest in The Muppets.
Digit
Digit
Name
Digit
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz
Description
A semi-robotic person who worked as MuppeTelevision's Technical Director on The Jim Henson Hour.[citation needed]
Doglion
Doglion
Name
Doglion
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Rob Mills, Noel MacNeal, Bill Barretta
Description
A large monster with a dog-like face that is often seen with Sweetums.[citation needed]
Dr. Julius Strangepork
Dr. Julius Strangepork
Name
Dr. Julius Strangepork
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson (1977–2003), David Rudman (1988), Matt Vogel (2008–present)
Description
A pig that appears as a chief science officer in the "Pigs in Space" sketches on The Muppet Show.[citation needed]
Dr. Phil Van Neuter
Dr. Phil Van Neuter
Name
Dr. Phil Van Neuter
Performer(s)
Brian Henson
Description
A mad scientist and veterinarian who is the host of the Muppets Tonight sketch "Tales from the Vet".[citation needed]
Droop
Droop
Name
Droop
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson (1974-1992), Frank Oz (1971), Jim Henson (1976), Richard Hunt (1978), Peter Linz (2011-present)
Description
A green monster with a long pointy nose. Droop originated in The Great Santa Claus Switch where he was called Snivelly.[citation needed]
Emily Bear
Emily Bear
Name
Emily Bear
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson (1977–1992), Matt Vogel (2019–present)
Description
Fozzie Bear's elderly mother. Debuted in episode 216 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed]
The Fazoobs
The Fazoobs
Name
The Fazoobs
Performer(s)
Nigel Plaskitt, Susan Beattle, and Brian Herring (Mopatop's Shop)
Description
A group of musical Muppets who auditioned for an act in episode 208 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed]
Fleet Scribbler
Fleet Scribbler
Name
Fleet Scribbler
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson
Description
A purple humanoid Muppet and the gossip journalist for "The Daily Scandal" who appeared in Season 2 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed]
Fletcher Bird
Fletcher Bird
Name
Fletcher Bird
Performer(s)
Graham Fletcher (performer), Steve Whitmire (voice)
Description
A large multi-colored dancing bird.[citation needed]
Flower-Eating Monster
Flower-Eating Monster
Name
Flower-Eating Monster
Performer(s)
Jim Henson
Description
A dark purple Muppet monster who has an appetite for flowers.[citation needed]
The Flying Zucchini Brothers
The Flying Zucchini Brothers
Name
The Flying Zucchini Brothers
Performer(s)
Various performers
Description
An Italian acrobat/daredevil act on The Muppet Show. They also appeared in The Muppet Show On Tour. The Zucchini Brothers are best known for their Human Cannon Ball act. This act is mostly performed by three Zucchini brothers and one cannon, although the Wally Boag episode features six brothers and five cannons. Some of the Zucchini Brothers' names are Biondo (episode 412), Marco, Giuseppi, Luigi, Lorenzo, and Heathcliff (the "Mama's Boy" of the group). The Zucchini Brother puppets are Whatnots; they tend to look a little differently in each episode, although their design remains basically the same.[citation needed]
Foo-Foo
Foo-Foo
Name
Foo-Foo
Performer(s)
Steve Whitmire (1979-2016), Peter Linz (2020-present)
Description
Miss Piggy's white Bichon Frisé dog, who is portrayed by both a puppet and a real dog. Debuted in episode 404 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed]
Gaffer
Gaffer
Name
Gaffer
Performer(s)
Kathryn Mullen
Description
A female cat with an eyepatch who hangs around backstage.[citation needed]
George the Janitor
George the Janitor
Name
George the Janitor
Performer(s)
Frank Oz (1974-1996), Richard Hunt (1976), Steve Whitmire (1996)
Description
A crusty old custodian on The Muppet Show who has no affection for anyone or anything except his mop. Frequently appeared onstage as part of the regular dancing sequence.[citation needed]
Gil
Gil
Name
Gil
Performer(s)
Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta
Description
A gray-haired bespectacled frog.[citation needed]
Gladys
Gladys
Name
Gladys
Performer(s)
Richard Hunt
Description
A cafeteria lady who appears in the third season.[citation needed]
Gorgon Heap
Gorgon Heap
Name
Gorgon Heap
Performer(s)
Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson
Description
A purple Muppet monster who is one of the Muppets who eat other Muppets. His appearance has shifted between a live-hand puppet form and a full-bodied puppet form.[citation needed]
Hilda
Hilda
Name
Hilda
Performer(s)
Eren Ozker
Description
An old wardrobe lady who appears in the first season.[citation needed]
Howard Tubman
Howard Tubman
Name
Howard Tubman
Performer(s)
Bill Barretta
Description
A rich food-loving pig. His puppet was previously used for one of the native pigs from Muppet Treasure Island. Howard Tubman also makes a cameo as a guest at Miss Piggy's wedding in Muppets Most Wanted. In the season one finale of The Muppets. Howard Tubman hooked Scooter up with some acts that he represents.[citation needed]
Hugga Wugga
Hugga Wugga
Name
Hugga Wugga
Performer(s)
Frank Oz
Description
A purple creature with a funnel nose that's used to blast other creatures.[citation needed]
Iggy Wiggy
Iggy Wiggy
Name
Iggy Wiggy
Performer(s)
John Lovelady
Description
A small bird-like creature.[citation needed]
Jill
Jill
Name
Jill
Performer(s)
Kathryn Mullen
Description
A female frog with long brown hair. In 2021, she later appears in the television series Muppet Babies, voiced by Ashley Spillers.[citation needed]
Joe the Legal Weasel
Joe the Legal Weasel
Name
Joe the Legal Weasel
Performer(s)
Peter Linz
Description
A weasel who works as the Muppets' lawyer. He is a recycled version of one of the Prairie Dog puppets from The Muppet Show.
Johnny Fiama and Sal Minella
Johnny Fiama and Sal Minella
Name
Johnny Fiama and Sal Minella
Performer(s)
Johnny Fiama: Bill Barretta (1996-present)Sal Minella: Brian Henson (1996–2005, 2021-present)
Description
A duo, with Johnny modeled after Frank Sinatra and Sal as a vest-wearing chimpanzee and Johnny's bodyguard. Johnny and Sal Minella (whose name is a pun on salmonella) made their first appearances in Muppets Tonight. Johnny Fiama's surname is an anagram of mafia. His name suggests Johnny Fontane, the Sinatra-like character in The Godfather. Johnny appears in Muppets from Space (1999), after the cancellation of Muppets Tonight where he is seen as being roommates with Sal. He has a quick scene with a few lines of dialogue at Gonzo's party; when Sal cuts the cake meant for Gonzo's family, and Gonzo gets mad, they pretend not to have done so and go around asking who cut the cake. Johnny was a part of the main cast for It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) where he is seen exchanging gifts with Sal in the opening while singing "Jingle Bells". He is also seen trying to cheer Kermit up, along with some of the more prominent Muppets. Johnny's next film role was The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005) with Sal yet again. The two have quite a large role (though not as large as the previous film) as one of many of the Wicked Witch of the West's (Miss Piggy) flying monkeys, though they appear multiple other times as well. After a 12-year absence, they returned as the ghosts of Constance Hatchway's exes in Muppets Haunted Mansion.[citation needed]
Koozebanians
Koozebanians
Name
Koozebanians
Performer(s)
Frank Oz (Male), Jerry Nelson (Female)
Description
A pair of Aliens who perform "The Galley-oh-hoop-hoop" in The Muppets Valentine Show.[citation needed]
Louis Kazagger
Louis Kazagger
Name
Louis Kazagger
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson (1978-1997)
Description
A sports commentator.[citation needed]
Luncheon Counter Monster
Luncheon Counter Monster
Name
Luncheon Counter Monster
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Gord Robertson, Kevin Clash, Steve Whitmire, David Rudman, Brian Herring, Drew Massey, Nigel Plaskitt, Noel MacNeal, Bill Barretta
Description
A ravenous purple monster with a penchant who eats luncheon counter props.[citation needed]
Mahna Mahna
Mahna Mahna
Name
Mahna Mahna
Performer(s)
Jim Henson (1969–1976), Bill Barretta (2001–present)
Description
A purple, wild orange-haired Muppet in a green tunic, often paired with the Snowths. He is notable for performing "Mah Nà Mah Nà".[citation needed]
Mary Louise
Mary Louise
Name
Mary Louise
Performer(s)
Eren Ozker, Fran Brill, Rollie Krewson, Louise Gold
Description
A little girl Whatnot with blonde hair. She made frequent appearances on The Muppet Show.[citation needed]
Masterson the Rat
Masterson the Rat
Name
Masterson the Rat
Performer(s)
Bruce Edward Hall
Description
A male rat and friend of Rizzo's who first appeared in The Muppets Take Manhattan.[citation needed]
Mean Mama
Mean Mama
Name
Mean Mama
Performer(s)
Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Louise Gold, Eric Jacobson,
Description
A large brown voracious monster. Her appearance has shifted between a live-hand puppet form and a full-bodied puppet form.[citation needed]
Mildred Huxtetter
Mildred Huxtetter
Name
Mildred Huxtetter
Performer(s)
Richard Hunt (1974), Frank Oz (1976-1977), Dave Goelz (1976), Louise Gold (1977, 1978)
Description
An aristocratic and educated purple, beak-nosed woman.[citation needed]
The Moopets
The Moopets
Name
The Moopets
Performer(s)
Miss Poogy: David RudmanKermoot: Dave GoelzFoozie Bear: Tyler BunchJanooce: Matt VogelRoowlf the Dog: Matt VogelAnimool: Dave Grohl
Description
A street-themed Muppet tribute band based at a casino in Reno. They consist of Miss Poogy, Kermoot, Foozie Bear, Janooce, Roowlf the Dog, and Animool (a man dressed as Animal).[citation needed]
Mulch
Mulch
Name
Mulch
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson (1980s)Kevin Clash (1990s)
Description
A hunchbacked monster.[citation needed]
The Muppaphones
The Muppaphones
Name
The Muppaphones
Performer(s)
Various performers
Description
A musical instrument made up of pink and orange living balls of fluff. These creatures, members of an as yet unnamed species, are played by Marvin Suggs, who strikes them with mallets in order to elicit the cries of pain that form the Muppaphone's music ("Ow, ow, ow, ow...").[citation needed]
The Mutations
The Mutations
Name
The Mutations
Performer(s)
Various performers
Description
A trio of full-bodied dancing purple monsters who are a parody of The Temptations.[citation needed]
Nigel (The Muppet Show version)
Nigel (The Muppet Show version)
Name
Nigel (The Muppet Show version)
Performer(s)
Jim Henson (1975, 1976), John Lovelady (1977), Dave Goelz (1979)
Description
An orchestra conductor on The Muppet Show who acted as the host of The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence.[citation needed]
Nigel (Muppets Tonight version)
Nigel (Muppets Tonight version)
Name
Nigel (Muppets Tonight version)
Performer(s)
Brian Henson
Description
A light green monster with a long pointy nose who serves as the stressed-out director of Muppets Tonight.[citation needed]
Mr. Poodlepants
Mr. Poodlepants
Name
Mr. Poodlepants
Performer(s)
Steve Whitmire
Description
An eccentric fashion designer who first appeared on Muppets Tonight.[citation needed]
Old Tom
Old Tom
Name
Old Tom
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson, Allan Trautman
Description
An old man with a long white beard and sunglasses.[citation needed]
Pokey
Pokey
Name
Pokey
Performer(s)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Description
A character who is primarily seen in the background of several Muppet productions. Pokey's most significant role to date has been that of the studio director in The Muppets Take Over Today. The character (performed by Stephanie D'Abruzzo) was named in this appearance on-screen by Joe Michaels, The Today Show director, whom Pokey replaced during the takeover of the show.
Pokey's earliest appearance with the Muppets was in episode 201 of Muppets Tonight in a Tales from the Vet sketch. Later, Pokey would appear in the post office in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa during "Delivering Christmas", and in background scenes of The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, Muppets Haunted Mansion, and as part of crowds in various commercials and promos. In 2017, Pokey appeared with Luncheon Counter Monster and Mo Frackle as Beaker's internet friends in the Muppet Labs sketch from The Muppets Take the Bowl, which was later reprised in The Muppets Take the O2.
Real Old Tom
Real Old Tom
Name
Real Old Tom
Performer(s)
Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Alice Dinnean
Description
A mummified man.[citation needed]
Screaming Thing
Screaming Thing
Name
Screaming Thing
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson
Description
A green, pink-feathered creature with wheels for feet who only appeared in The Muppet Show episode starring Don Knotts, singing the song The Windmills of Your Mind and getting injured.[citation needed]
Seymour
Seymour
Name
Seymour
Performer(s)
Brian Henson
Description
An elephant who was paired with Pepe on Muppets Tonight, working as an elevator operator and commissary cook.[citation needed]
Snowths
Snowths
Name
Snowths
Performer(s)
Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, John Kennedy, Julianne Buescher, Kevin Clash, Victor Yerrid, Brett O’Quinn, Matt Vogel, Peter Linz, Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Drew Massey
Description
Two furry pink, tube-mouthed, horned creatures that assist Mahna Mahna in his song, "Mah Nà Mah Nà".[citation needed]
Sopwith the Camel
Sopwith the Camel
Name
Sopwith the Camel
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson
Description
A full-bodied Bactrian camel. (A play on the airplane, the Sopwith Camel.)[citation needed]
Spamela Hamderson
Spamela Hamderson
Name
Spamela Hamderson
Performer(s)
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Description
A female pig who is a spoof of actress Pamela Anderson on Muppets Tonight.[citation needed]
Splurge
Splurge
Name
Splurge
Performer(s)
Frank Oz
Description
A large purple monster who is the first full-bodied Muppet. He debuted in Hey, Cinderella![citation needed]
Sundance
Sundance
Name
Sundance
Performer(s)
Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson
Description
A lion.[citation needed]
Tatooey the Rat
Tatooey the Rat
Name
Tatooey the Rat
Performer(s)
Brian Muehl
Description
A male rat and friend of Rizzo's who first appeared in The Muppets Take Manhattan.[citation needed]
Thingy-Thing
Thingy-Thing
Name
Thingy-Thing
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson (1976), David Rudman (2014), Peter Linz (2015)
Description
A small yellow creature with a red ring of fur around his neck. He was first seen in The Muppet Show in episode #118, during the "Hugga Wugga" sketch.[citation needed]
Thog
Thog
Name
Thog
Performer(s)
Jerry Nelson (1970–1980), Tyler Bunch (2011)
Description
A large, blue full-bodied monster with droopy ears and a sweet disposition, who first appeared in The Great Santa Claus Switch. While originally shown to be 9 1/2 ft., he appeared 11 1/2 ft. in The Muppets.
Timmy Monster
Timmy Monster
Name
Timmy Monster
Performer(s)
Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Description
A large green monster.[citation needed]
Trumpet Girl/Dolores
Trumpet Girl/Dolores
Name
Trumpet Girl/Dolores
Performer(s)
Eren Ozker
Description
A female purple Whatnot whom is the description used in scripts of The Muppet Show for the female trumpet player in the Muppet Orchestra.[citation needed]
Ubu
Ubu
Name
Ubu
Performer(s)
Rob Mills
Description
A gorilla who worked for Gorilla Television on The Jim Henson Hour.[citation needed]
Waldo C. Graphic
Waldo C. Graphic
Name
Waldo C. Graphic
Performer(s)
Steve Whitmire
Description
A computer-generated Muppet, appearing in Muppet*Vision 3D and The Jim Henson Hour.[citation needed]
Wayne and Wanda
Wayne and Wanda
Name
Wayne and Wanda
Performer(s)
Wayne: Richard Hunt (1976–1981), David Rudman (2011–present)Wanda: Eren Ozker (1976), Kathryn Mullen (1979), Alice Dinnean (2011), Julianne Buescher (2017, 2018)
Description
A married pair of snobby singers with a mutual inability to get past the first verse of any song that they sing.[citation needed]
Yolanda Rat
Yolanda Rat
Name
Yolanda Rat
Performer(s)
Karen Prell (1984–1985), Camille Bonora (1988), Alice Dinnean (2010), Julianne Buescher (1994–present)
Description
A female brown rat and friend of Rizzo's who first appeared in The Muppets Take Manhattan.[citation needed]
Zondra
Zondra
Name
Zondra
Performer(s)
Fran Brill (1989), Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (1997)
Description
A goth woman who worked for Gorilla Television on The Jim Henson Hour and appeared on "The Real World Muppets" segments on Muppets Tonight, where she spoke with a British accent and was renamed to Darci.[citation needed]
| Name | Performer(s) | Description |
| '80s Robot | Matt Vogel | A 1980s-esque robot chauffeur and servant who debuted in The Muppets. In the film, he lives in Kermit's mansion, after the breakup of the Muppets. '80s Robot also functions as a chauffeur and uses his databanks and search engine to locate the Muppet troupe. Created by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller, the character—as his name implies—resembles the many robots who dominated the toy, novelty, and pop culture landscape in the 1980s. He uses slang from the era and offers such beverages as Tab and New Coke. '80s Robot is said to bear an uncanny resemblance to Omnibot 2000, a robot toy made by Tomy in the 1980s that was used to portray Robin Sparkles' sidekick in a television series Segel was on. '80s Robot was designed by Legacy Effects. He subsequently reappears in Muppets Most Wanted. |
| Afghan Hound | Louise Gold (1977–1981), Richard Hunt (1977), Kathryn Mullen (1980), Alice Dinnean (2011-present) | An Afghan Hound who first appeared in episode 214 of The Muppet Show. |
| Andy and Randy Pig | Andy: Brian Henson (1994), Steve Whitmire (1996–2016), Bill Barretta (2016–present)Randy: Dave Goelz (1994–present) | Miss Piggy's dimwitted young nephews that debuted in Muppet Classic Theater, in a version of "Three Little Pigs". They later appeared on Muppets Tonight as production assistants, where their severe ineptitude caused the show more harm than help. They were featured in the recurring sketches "Bay of Pigswatch" and "The Eagle's Nest".[citation needed] |
| Angel Marie | Bill Barretta, John Kennedy, Peter Linz, Tyler Bunch | An ugly green hideous monster who first appeared in Muppet Treasure Island.[citation needed] |
| Annie Sue | Louise Gold | A young female pig who is Miss Piggy's innocent rival. She first appeared in episode 214 of The Muppet Show, but was given a proper introduction in episode 302.[citation needed] |
| Astoria | Bob Payne | The wife of Waldorf who appeared just once on The Muppet Show in episode 413 when Statler is unavailable.[citation needed] |
| Baskerville the Hound | Dave Goelz, Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, John Lovelady | A small, shaggy, brown dog with glasses and a pointed snout, who was originally created in 1962 as a foil for Rowlf the Dog in a series of Purina Dog Chow commercials.[citation needed] |
| Bean Bunny | Steve Whitmire (1986-2009) | A small rabbit who first appeared in the HBO special The Tale of the Bunny Picnic as the main character. Bean Bunny also appears in Muppet Babies, the Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park attraction Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D, The Jim Henson Hour, and has had minor roles and cameos in most Muppet films after The Muppet Christmas Carol. He was designed by Diana Dawson-Hall and built by Rollie Krewson.[citation needed] |
| Beautiful Day Monster | Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Dan Redican, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, David Rudman | A bluish-gray monster who debuted in an un-aired General Foods commercial for their products Wheels, Flutes, and Crowns as the Crown-Grabber. He later appeared in various variety show performances, most notably on The Ed Sullivan Show. Beautiful Day Monster got his name by the creators from this appearance, where he purposely sabotaged a girl's beautiful day, before being shrunk by her compliments and swatted with a fly swatter. He made several appearances on the first season of Sesame Street where he was referred to as “Fred”, “Snookie”, and “Ralph”. After the first season, Beautiful Day Monster and most of the other early Sesame monsters were replaced by friendlier looking monsters with brighter colors. [citation needed] |
| Behemoth | Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta | A large full-bodied orange monster who is one of the Muppets who eat other Muppets.[citation needed] |
| Beverly Plume | Julianne Buescher | A turkey who hosts the "Økėÿ Døkęÿ Køøkïñ" segments on Muppets Now.[citation needed] |
| Big Mean Carl | Dave Goelz (1992), Steve Whitmire (2008), Bill Barretta (1996-present) | A shaggy, horned monster who enjoys consuming objects, other Muppets, normal animals, and, very rarely, even humans. He first appeared on the Muppet Meeting Films segment "Think Bigger" as the Chairman Blodgett, and as different occupations in Muppets Tonight. In the TV series The Muppets, Carl acts as the receptionist at the studio where Up Late with Miss Piggy is filmed. Besides being a Francophile, Big Mean Carl has a similar-looking sister named Big Mean Carla; she is also carnivorous, and works in the real estate business. The puppet also appeared with a different, suessified styling as the Grox on The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss episode "There is Nothing to Fear in Here".[citation needed] |
| Bill | Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash | A brown-haired frog with ears.[citation needed] |
| Bill the Bubble Guy | Dave Goelz | Performer whose head spurts out bubbles.[citation needed] |
| Bobby Benson | Richard Hunt (1978–1992), David Rudman (2014–present) | Nuanced musician and director of the "baby band", who first appeared in episode 319 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed] |
| Bubba the Rat | Bill Barretta | A tough-talking rat.[citation needed] |
| Butch | Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Brian Muehl | A Bengal tiger.[citation needed] |
| Chester the Rat | Dave Goelz | A male rat and friend of Rizzo's who first appeared in The Muppets Take Manhattan.[citation needed] |
| Chip | Gord Robertson (1989–1997), Dave Goelz (1997–present) | A nerdy technician who first appeared on The Jim Henson Hour where he was the technician of Gorilla Television. In the TV series The Muppets, Chip worked as the IT Technician for Up Late with Miss Piggy. He also appears on Muppets Now.[citation needed] |
| Constantine | Matt Vogel | An evil Russian frog who is considered to be the "World's Most Dangerous Frog", Interpol's most wanted criminal, and a doppelgänger for Kermit. Appearing in Muppets Most Wanted, Constantine differs slightly from Kermit in physical appearance as his eye pupils line up differently, and he has a shorter neck collar, and a distinctive mole on the right side of his face. In the film, Constantine escapes a Siberian gulag becoming a fugitive from the main prison warden Nadya (Tina Fey). Constantine collaborates with Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais) to conduct robberies all across Europe, framing the Muppets as culprits until the two of them are defeated and arrested by the police. The filmmakers tasked in designing Constantine originally planned to have him be a paler shade of green than Kermit. However, early camera tests revealed that the color differed too greatly from Kermit's, clashing with the filmmakers' intentions of having Constantine bear a strong resemblance to him. Instead, Constantine's neck collar was made shorter and with wider spikes. Following a suggestion by director James Bobin, Vogel based his performance on the Russian antagonist, General Orlov, in Octopussy. |
| Country Trio | Jim: Jim HensonFrank: Frank OzJerry: Jerry Nelson | A hillbilly band consisting of caricatures of Henson, Oz and Nelson.[citation needed] |
| Dead Tom | Bruce Lanoil | A skeleton. |
| Denise | Julianne Buescher | A pig who is the head of ABC's marketing department. She is Kermit's girlfriend and love interest in The Muppets. |
| Digit | Dave Goelz | A semi-robotic person who worked as MuppeTelevision's Technical Director on The Jim Henson Hour.[citation needed] |
| Doglion | Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Rob Mills, Noel MacNeal, Bill Barretta | A large monster with a dog-like face that is often seen with Sweetums.[citation needed] |
| Dr. Julius Strangepork | Jerry Nelson (1977–2003), David Rudman (1988), Matt Vogel (2008–present) | A pig that appears as a chief science officer in the "Pigs in Space" sketches on The Muppet Show.[citation needed] |
| Dr. Phil Van Neuter | Brian Henson | A mad scientist and veterinarian who is the host of the Muppets Tonight sketch "Tales from the Vet".[citation needed] |
| Droop | Jerry Nelson (1974-1992), Frank Oz (1971), Jim Henson (1976), Richard Hunt (1978), Peter Linz (2011-present) | A green monster with a long pointy nose. Droop originated in The Great Santa Claus Switch where he was called Snivelly.[citation needed] |
| Emily Bear | Jerry Nelson (1977–1992), Matt Vogel (2019–present) | Fozzie Bear's elderly mother. Debuted in episode 216 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed] |
| The Fazoobs | Nigel Plaskitt, Susan Beattle, and Brian Herring (Mopatop's Shop) | A group of musical Muppets who auditioned for an act in episode 208 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed] |
| Fleet Scribbler | Jerry Nelson | A purple humanoid Muppet and the gossip journalist for "The Daily Scandal" who appeared in Season 2 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed] |
| Fletcher Bird | Graham Fletcher (performer), Steve Whitmire (voice) | A large multi-colored dancing bird.[citation needed] |
| Flower-Eating Monster | Jim Henson | A dark purple Muppet monster who has an appetite for flowers.[citation needed] |
| The Flying Zucchini Brothers | Various performers | An Italian acrobat/daredevil act on The Muppet Show. They also appeared in The Muppet Show On Tour. The Zucchini Brothers are best known for their Human Cannon Ball act. This act is mostly performed by three Zucchini brothers and one cannon, although the Wally Boag episode features six brothers and five cannons. Some of the Zucchini Brothers' names are Biondo (episode 412), Marco, Giuseppi, Luigi, Lorenzo, and Heathcliff (the "Mama's Boy" of the group). The Zucchini Brother puppets are Whatnots; they tend to look a little differently in each episode, although their design remains basically the same.[citation needed] |
| Foo-Foo | Steve Whitmire (1979-2016), Peter Linz (2020-present) | Miss Piggy's white Bichon Frisé dog, who is portrayed by both a puppet and a real dog. Debuted in episode 404 of The Muppet Show.[citation needed] |
| Gaffer | Kathryn Mullen | A female cat with an eyepatch who hangs around backstage.[citation needed] |
| George the Janitor | Frank Oz (1974-1996), Richard Hunt (1976), Steve Whitmire (1996) | A crusty old custodian on The Muppet Show who has no affection for anyone or anything except his mop. Frequently appeared onstage as part of the regular dancing sequence.[citation needed] |
| Gil | Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta | A gray-haired bespectacled frog.[citation needed] |
| Gladys | Richard Hunt | A cafeteria lady who appears in the third season.[citation needed] |
| Gorgon Heap | Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson | A purple Muppet monster who is one of the Muppets who eat other Muppets. His appearance has shifted between a live-hand puppet form and a full-bodied puppet form.[citation needed] |
| Hilda | Eren Ozker | An old wardrobe lady who appears in the first season.[citation needed] |
| Howard Tubman | Bill Barretta | A rich food-loving pig. His puppet was previously used for one of the native pigs from Muppet Treasure Island. Howard Tubman also makes a cameo as a guest at Miss Piggy's wedding in Muppets Most Wanted. In the season one finale of The Muppets. Howard Tubman hooked Scooter up with some acts that he represents.[citation needed] |
| Hugga Wugga | Frank Oz | A purple creature with a funnel nose that's used to blast other creatures.[citation needed] |
| Iggy Wiggy | John Lovelady | A small bird-like creature.[citation needed] |
| Jill | Kathryn Mullen | A female frog with long brown hair. In 2021, she later appears in the television series Muppet Babies, voiced by Ashley Spillers.[citation needed] |
| Joe the Legal Weasel | Peter Linz | A weasel who works as the Muppets' lawyer. He is a recycled version of one of the Prairie Dog puppets from The Muppet Show. |
| Johnny Fiama and Sal Minella | Johnny Fiama: Bill Barretta (1996-present)Sal Minella: Brian Henson (1996–2005, 2021-present) | A duo, with Johnny modeled after Frank Sinatra and Sal as a vest-wearing chimpanzee and Johnny's bodyguard. Johnny and Sal Minella (whose name is a pun on salmonella) made their first appearances in Muppets Tonight. Johnny Fiama's surname is an anagram of mafia. His name suggests Johnny Fontane, the Sinatra-like character in The Godfather. Johnny appears in Muppets from Space (1999), after the cancellation of Muppets Tonight where he is seen as being roommates with Sal. He has a quick scene with a few lines of dialogue at Gonzo's party; when Sal cuts the cake meant for Gonzo's family, and Gonzo gets mad, they pretend not to have done so and go around asking who cut the cake. Johnny was a part of the main cast for It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) where he is seen exchanging gifts with Sal in the opening while singing "Jingle Bells". He is also seen trying to cheer Kermit up, along with some of the more prominent Muppets. Johnny's next film role was The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005) with Sal yet again. The two have quite a large role (though not as large as the previous film) as one of many of the Wicked Witch of the West's (Miss Piggy) flying monkeys, though they appear multiple other times as well. After a 12-year absence, they returned as the ghosts of Constance Hatchway's exes in Muppets Haunted Mansion.[citation needed] |
| Koozebanians | Frank Oz (Male), Jerry Nelson (Female) | A pair of Aliens who perform "The Galley-oh-hoop-hoop" in The Muppets Valentine Show.[citation needed] |
| Louis Kazagger | Jerry Nelson (1978-1997) | A sports commentator.[citation needed] |
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