He was once the pride of the Green Lantern Corps. Now, he is their greatest shame. Once, Thaal Sinestro of the planet Korugar was the Green Lantern of space sector 1417, and one of the most respected members of the Corps.

Was Sinestro ever a Green Lantern?

Sinestro is a former Green Lantern Corps member who was dishonorably discharged for abusing his power. He is the archenemy of Hal Jordan and founder of the Sinestro Corps. Sinestro made his cinematic debut in the 2011 film Green Lantern, played by Mark Strong.

Was Sinestro a white lantern?

7 The First White Lantern Was Sinestro

When Nekron tried to destroy the White Entity of Life, Sinestro intervened and bonded with it, becoming the first White Lantern.