Electrochemical capacitor (ECs) is one of the novel energy-storage and conversion devices,by which the electric energy can be obtained from the electrochemical double-layer or the redox reaction occurring on the interface between electrode and electrolyte with the advantages of large power density,large energy density,excellent reversibility and long cycle life. In the present paper,the recent application progresses and developments of the composite electrode materials for ECs have been reviewed and introduced in detail.