Pinabel of Sorrence

A kinsman of Ganelon. Pinabel was a lord of Castel de Sorence. Pinabel was not only a very formidable knight, but also a skilled spokesman.

During the trial of Ganelon, Pinabel became Ganelon's advocate and champion in the trial by combat. Ganelon's other kinsmen also supported the traitor. Pinabel challenged Charlemagne, and due to his prowess, many of the king's supporters were unwilling to face Pinabel in single combat; Roland or any of the Twelve Peers would have accepted Pinabel's challenge but they were all dead from the battle of Rencesvals. Thierry of Anjou volunteered to fight on behalf of Charlemagne.

Pinabel was a stronger and quicker warrior than Thierry. But in the end, it was Pinabel who lost the fight and his life, and his kinsman Ganelon was executed for treason.

According to Orlando Furioso, Pinabel was a villain whom Bradamante (sister of Rinaldo/Renaud) killed for his treachery.