Jim Thurman (1935–2007) was an American writer, producer, and voice actor, primarily known for his work in educational children's television. He was a significant creative contributor to several programs produced by the Children’s Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop).
Thurman is recognized for his contributions to Sesame Street, where he served as a writer and provided the voice for the character "Teeny Little Super Guy" in a series of animated segments. His work with the Children’s Television Workshop also included writing for The Electric Company and serving as a writer and producer for the science-oriented program 3-2-1 Contact. He was a co-creator and executive producer of the mathematics-focused series Square One TV, which aired on PBS.
Beyond educational media, Thurman’s career included credits as a writer and voice performer for the 1965 animated series Roger Ramjet. His professional output was characterized by the development of television content that integrated comedic elements with instructional curricula for young audiences.
