Punkie Johnson is an American comedian, actress. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Johnson gained national attention when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2020 as a featured player. Before her breakthrough on SNL, Johnson honed her craft in stand-up comedy, performing at well-known venues like The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. In addition to her work on SNL, Johnson has appeared in television shows such as Space Force and A Black Lady Sketch Show.