Fun Facts
Kermit the Frog
Debuted 1955
Calm, patient, and level-headed
Natural leader and problem solver
Optimistic but sometimes anxious
Kind-hearted and diplomatic
Miss Piggy
Debuted 1974
Dramatic, confident, and glamorous
Bold and outspoken with a strong personality
Extremely determined and ambitious
Passionate, especially about her love for Kermit
Fozzie Bear
Debuted 1976
Lovable and earnest
Optimistic but often clueless about his comedy skills
Loyal friend who seeks approval
Uses humor to connect with others, even if his jokes flop
Gonzo the Great
Debuted 1970
Eccentric, quirky, and unconventional
Fearless risk-taker and performer
Loyal and caring underneath his odd exterior
Proudly embraces his uniqueness and weirdness
Rowlf the Dog
Debuted 1962
Laid-back, mellow, and wise
Talented musician with a love for the piano
Calm and philosophical
Friendly and easygoing
Animal
Debuted 1975
Wild, energetic, and chaotic
Passionate about music, especially drumming
Simple-minded but loyal and good-hearted
Expresses emotions mostly through grunts and screams
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
Debuted 1976
Intellectual, curious, and scientific
Enthusiastic about inventions and experiments
Oblivious to the chaos his inventions cause
Polite and serious but a bit absent-minded
Beaker
Debuted 1977
Nervous, high-strung, and often scared
Loyal assistant to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
Mostly nonverbal, communicates with “meep-meep” sounds
Frequently the victim of lab mishaps
Statler and Waldorf
Debuted 1975
Sarcastic, cynical, and grumpy
Love to heckle and criticize from the sidelines
Quick-witted with sharp tongues
Represent classic curmudgeonly critics
Scooter
Debuted 1976
Energetic, responsible, and eager to help
Loyal and hardworking stage manager
Polite and cheerful
Acts as a bridge between performers and backstage crew
The Swedish Chef
Debuted 1975
Cheerful, bumbling, and silly
Uses a fake “Swedish” gibberish language
Passionate about cooking but clumsy
Often causes kitchen chaos unintentionally
Dr. Teeth
Debuted 1975
Funky, confident, and charismatic
Leader of the Electric Mayhem band
Loves music and partying
Bold personality with a flair for the dramatic
Janice
Debuted 1975
Laid-back, dreamy, and hippie-like
Soft-spoken with a valley-girl accent
Peaceful and easygoing
Slightly spacey but supportive friend
Zoot
Debuted 1975
Quiet, cool, and mysterious
Skilled saxophonist with minimal speech
Stoic and calm demeanor
Often reserved but musically expressive
Floyd Pepper
Debuted 1975
Laid-back, funky, and groovy
Talented bassist with a relaxed style
Easygoing and friendly
Loves music and the vibe of the band
Rizzo the Rat
Debuted 1979
Street-smart, sassy, and sarcastic
Quick-witted with a wisecracking sense of humor
Confident but sometimes self-serving
Loyal friend with a mischievous streak
Pepe the King Prawn
Debuted 1996
Bold, confident, and flirtatious
Charming with a strong Spanish accent
Funny, sometimes a bit vain
Loves being the center of attention and making others laugh