Phyllis Marie Cicero (July 1, 1959 - February 12, 2021) is an American actress who was best known for her role as Stella the Storyteller on the television show, Barney & Friends. She portrayed the role of Stella the Storyteller from seasons three to season six of the show with a surprise comeback in The Best of Barney (2008). She also played all twelve of Stella's cousins in It's Time for Counting (1998).