From 1993 to 2014 , Muppeteer Steve Whitmire took on the role of Ernie ( following the death of Henson in 1990 ) .
Ernie was originally performed by Jim Henson .
From 1993 to 2014 , Muppeteer Steve Whitmire took on the role of Ernie ( following the death of Jim Henson in 1990 ) .
Ernie was originally performed by Jim Henson .