The invention discloses a pin-type transparent insulator which comprises a hold-down plate, a flat-topped umbrella skirt, a flat-topped umbrella skirt center cylinder, a connecting rod, a metal sleeve, and a bearing bolt, wherein the hold-down plate, the flat-topped umbrella skirt, the flat-topped umbrella skirt center cylinder, the connecting rod, the metal sleeve and the bearing bolt are connected in sequence. According to the transparent insulator, the large umbrella skirt and the flat-topped umbrella skirt center cylinder are made of polycarbonate, and the connecting rod is made of epoxy resin, so that the insulation effect is enhanced greatly, the transparency is good, and when there is a fracture or breakdown failure accident, timely repair can be conducted to ensure safe running of lines. The insulator has the advantages of reasonable structure, low weight, safe and reliable performance, easy manufacture, low cost, and easy installation and use, and has good economic and social benefits.