Claude Schnell (born May 17, 1955) is an American keyboardist who has been a member of the bands Magic,[a] Rough Cutt, Dio, and Last in Line.

As he was growing up, with the impact of artists like Jimi Hendrix playing in the Village, Humble Pie at the Fillmore and Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden, Schnell discovered rock and roll.

Schnell left New York City to spend several years in Buffalo where more long-term musical friendships were forged, most notably with bass players Billy Sheehan and Joe Cristofanilli, and drummer Pete O'Donnell.

Upon arriving in Los Angeles in the early 1980s, it was not long before Schnell's virtuoso talents were in high demand.

After almost seven years in that band, Schnell chose to redefine his artistic focus, and embark upon his own musical odyssey.