The Jim Henson Company (also known at various times as
Muppets, LLC.,
Henson Associates, Ltd., and
Jim Henson Productions, Inc.) is an
American entertainment company, a leading producer of children's and family entertainment (despite some of the company's works containing mature content), and best known as the creators of the renowned
Muppets characters. Founded in 1958 by
puppeteer Jim Henson and performing partner and wife
Jane Henson, the company is independently owned and operated by the children of its founders.