Big Bird was one of Sesame Street’s first characters, debuting on its first episode in 1969. Big Bird lives in an oversized nest on Sesame Street. Among Big Bird's many talents is his ability to make others feel better for not having all the answers as he frequently finds himself asking others on Sesame Street for help.
Grover is a furry, blue monster with an overactive imagination. Over the years he has also been known as his alter ego "Super Grover." Grover has a speaking “tic” which prohibits him from using contractions when speaking.
Bert is one-half of the Bert and Ernie duo, playing the “straight man” to Ernie’s quirky, lovable character. Bert is regularly seen as being irritated by his roommate’s childish personality.
Ernie is Bert’s roommate. Unlike Bert, who remains serious, Ernie is a childlike, easily amused character with a zest for life. Among some of Ernie’s most memorable moments in Sesame Street is his rendition of “Rubber Ducky.”
Elmo is a three-year-old red monster. Since his Sesame Street debut, Elmo has headlined a motion picture, "Elmo in Grouchland," and has appeared in a number of popular toy forms, including the famous “Tickle Me Elmo.”
Abby Cadabby is a “fairy-in-training.” She speaks the fictional language known as “Dragonfly” and frequently uses her magic wand to turn objects into pumpkins. Abby is one of the newer main cast members of Sesame Street, debuting in its 37th season.
Cookie Monster is a blue monster with an insatiable appetite for his favorite food, cookies. Along with his love for cookies, one of Cookie Monster’s most recognizable traits is his caveman-like diction when speaking.
Oscar the Grouch lives in a garbage can on Sesame Street and regularly tells the residents and visitors to the street to “back off.” He’s a green grouch with a love of all things trash.
The count, styled after the famous Count Dracula as portrayed by the late Bela Legosi, is a harmless count who has a love of counting. He frequently ends his counting sessions with an “Ah ah ah!” and a clap of thunder.
Rosita, whose full name is Rosita la Monstrua de las Cuevas, is a bilingual monster who speaks both English and Spanish.
Telly Monster is a pink monster with a penchant for worrying. Telly becomes easily flustered and, despite many rotten attempts, continues to try to befriend Oscar the Grouch.
Zoe is a three-year-old monster with a love for dance. Regularly seen wearing a tutu, Zoe has a pet rock named Rocco and a doll named Mimi.