Colin Brinded (c.1946 – 26 November 2005) was an English snooker referee from 1976 until his death.

Brinded began officiating at major professional events in 1976.

[2] He was the referee for four matches in which maximum breaks were compiled.

[1] Players John Higgins, Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis all paid tribute to him after learning of his death.

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