About Jim Henson's Creature Shop
Jim Henson's Creature Shop is an American animation and special/visual effects company founded in 1979 by Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. They are a character and performance company that brings characters to life through the art of puppetry using talented puppeteers.
Mission
To create characters and bring them to life through the art of puppetry using the most talented roster of puppeteers from all around the world.
Approach
Their approach combines traditional soft puppetry skills with proprietary hardware and software to stream animated characters in real time, allowing performers to puppeteer and voice three-dimensional CG characters interactively.
What Sets Them Apart
Headquarters
2829 Burton Ave
Featured Work
Adam Savage Visits Jim Henson's Creature Shop!
Jim Henson's Creature Shop Puppets - Tour Now!
The Puppets Inside Jim Henson's Creature Shop
Jim Henson's Creature Shop - Commercial Reel
Post-Production Capabilities
6 servicesConcept/Design
Character designs ranging from black & white pencil sketches to fully rendered color designs in 2D and 3D as well as sculpted maquettes.
Animatronics
Fabrication of mechanized systems ranging from simple cable mechs to servo motor-powered units that will produce various movement functions operable by a performer.
Walkaround Costumes
Fabrication of full-sized costumes ranging from robots, creatures, animals, etc. to be worn by human performers.
Soft Puppets
Fabrication of soft puppet characters including custom wardrobe and accessories/props.
Rentals
Animatronic and walkaround costume rentals of a range of generic animals and creatures.
Henson Digital Puppetry Studio
Uses patented technology to allow performers to puppeteer and voice three-dimensional CG characters in real time.
Types of Work
Notable Clients & Projects
Industries Served
Awards & Recognition
2 awardsPrimetime Emmy Award, Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development
2009
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science Scientific and Engineering Award
1992
Firm Leadership
Brian Henson
Chairman, The Jim Henson Company
Award-winning director, producer, and writer for film and television. He is also a technological innovator and skilled puppeteer.
Peter Brooke
Creative Supervisor
Responsible for the conception, design and sculpt of each character and creature brought to life at the Shop's Los Angeles location.
Jason Weber
Creative Supervisor
Oversees all Sesame Street projects and acts as art director and designer for the series' domestic production and international co-productions.
Kourtney Day
Senior Director of New Business Development
Responsible for cultivating new global business and creative partnerships in film, television, advertising, live entertainment, and extended reality.
News & Press
New York City's Iconic Jim Henson's Creature Shop Opens Its Doors For Weekly Behind-The-Scenes Tours
https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20260127la72486/new-york-citys-iconic-jim-hensons-creature-shop-opens-its-doors-for-weekly-behind-the-scenes-tours-beginning-saturday-february-14-2026
Puppet Makers Rise Up Against the Puppet Masters
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-jim-henson-company-craftspeople-unsafe-work-conditions-1235111978/
The Jim Henson Company partners with Mighty Coconut on Labyrinth Mini Golf
https://www.inparkmagazine.com/labyrinth-mini-golf/
Office Locations
Burbank
2829 Burton Ave, Burbank, CA 91504
New York
New York, NY
London
London, UK
Pricing Information
Project-based
Custom fabrication, animatronics, and visual effects are typically priced on a project-by-project basis.
Note: Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and timeline. Contact Jim Henson's Creature Shop directly for a detailed quote tailored to your specific project requirements.