Guy Gilchrist
Cartoonist / Illustrator / Author
Guy Gilchrist is a cartoonist, illustrator and author best known as “Jim Henson’s Cartoonist” and as the creator of The Muppets newspaper comic strip. His work spans some of entertainment’s most recognizable characters, including The Muppets, Muppet Babies, Fraggle Rock and Nancy.
Across a decades-long career, Gilchrist has worked with Henson, Disney and classic animation properties, and spent 23 years drawing Nancy. His credits also include work involving TMNT, Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry and Disney characters, reflecting deep experience in character-driven storytelling across comics and illustration.
At SACC, Gilchrist will lead a Special Cartooning & Character Workshop, sharing insights from his work bringing beloved characters from major franchises to the page.