Nicole Fiorentino

Nicole Fiorentino
Fiorentino performing in 2005
Background information
Birth name	Nicole Margaret Fiorentino
Born	(1979-04-07) April 7, 1979 (age 45) Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States
Genres	Alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	Bass, vocals, keyboards
Years active	2006–present

Nicole Margaret Fiorentino (born April 7, 1979) is an American bass guitarist. She is best known for her work with alternative rock bands Veruca Salt and The Smashing Pumpkins. In both bands, she played as a touring member before contributing to albums. She replaced Eva Gardner of Veruca Salt before recording 2006's V. For the band's final album Ghost Notes in 2015, Fiorentino was replaced by returning founding member Steve Lack, but reappeared on Louise Post's debut solo album Sleepwalker and corresponding tour in 2023. With the Smashing Pumpkins, Fiorentino (replaced Ginger Pooley and her temporary replacement Mark Tulin),^[1][2] she became an official member in 2010. She performs on the band's third Teargarden by Kaleidyscope EP (2011) and subsequent album Oceania (2012).^[2] Fiorentino departed the band in 2014.