The Sentinel is a collection of science fiction short stories by English writer Arthur C. Clarke, originally published in 1983.

The stories, written between 1946 and 1981, originally appeared in a number of magazines including Astounding, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, Thrilling Wonder Stories, 10 Story Fantasy, If, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Boys' Life, Playboy and Omni.

Contents of The Sentinel include:

• Introduction: Of Sand and Stars
• "The Sentinel"
• "Holiday on the Moon" (First edition only)
• "Earthlight" (First edition only)
• "Rescue Party"
• "Guardian Angel"
• "Breaking Strain"
• "Jupiter V"
• "Refugee"
• "The Wind from the Sun"
• "A Meeting with Medusa"
• "The Songs of Distant Earth"
• The Contributors

• "ISFDB". Retrieved 2007-12-05.
• Contento, William G. "Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections, Combined Edition". Retrieved 2007-12-05.

• The Sentinel title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database