<Tr> <Th> Nationality </Th> <Td> American </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Fur color </Th> <Td> Orange </Td> </Tr> <P> Zoe is a 3 - year - old orange female monster on Sesame Street, originally performed by Fran Brill . She was designed in her color to complement Elmo, who was gaining popularity at her introduction in 1993 . </P> <P> Before Season 33, Zoe wore only her barrettes, bracelets, and necklace . </P>

When did zoe first appear on sesame street