German Thistle Pipe Band, more commonly found online as German Thistle Pipes & Drums, is an international competition pipe band based in Berlin, Germany. Public material describes it as a newly founded competition band, with the group launching its online presence in 2023. Its own social profile lists the band as an international competition pipe band based in Berlin.

The band appears closely connected to the wider Berlin Thistle Pipes & Drums scene. Berlin Thistle’s own timeline refers to German Thistle Pipes and Drums as the chosen name for its competition band, suggesting German Thistle functions as the contest-facing identity within that Berlin piping setup.

German Thistle’s purpose is centred on Scottish pipe band music, regular rehearsals, workshops, Highland games and competition activity. A German charity/support listing for German Thistle Pipes & Drums e.V. says the association promotes Scottish musical culture, especially Highland bagpiping and Scottish drumming, through running a pipe band and taking part in competitions and music festivals.