diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index da54a5f34..73b271321 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ __pycache__/
 *$py.class
 
 # Distribution / Packaging
+*.egg
 *.egg-info
 *.eggs
 MANIFEST