Kristen Schaal (pronounced /ʃɑl/; born January 24, 1978) is an American actress, voice artist, writer, and comedian. She is best known for her roles as Mel on the HBO series Flight of the Conchords and as Louise Belcher on FOX animated comedy Bob’s Burgers. Other notable roles include her appearances as a commentator on The Daily Show, Mabel Pines on Gravity Falls, Amanda Simmons on The Hotwives of Orlando, Hazel Wassername on 30 Rock, Victoria Best on WordGirl, and Anne on Wilfred. She is currently attached to co-star in the upcoming FOX comedy The Last Man on Earth, which premieres on March 1, 2015.