Penelope Ann Valentine (13 February 1943 – 9 January 2003) was a British music journalist, rock critic, and occasional television personality.

"[1] She loved soul music, and supported singers such as Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye before they became famous.

Chris Welch commented that she "was part of a social whirl of receptions, parties and night-clubbing that made Swinging London such fun....

The Beatles and Rolling Stones certainly preferred to be interviewed by the vivacious young lady from Disc magazine than by some spotty chap in a raincoat".

After gaining a BA degree in film studies and English, she pursued a freelance career teaching and writing.