diff --git a/python/completers/python/jedi_completer.py b/python/completers/python/jedi_completer.py
index 810b64c0..05760436 100644
--- a/python/completers/python/jedi_completer.py
+++ b/python/completers/python/jedi_completer.py
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ class JediCompleter( Completer ):
 
   def _start_completion_thread( self ):
     self._completion_thread = Thread( target=self.SetCandidates )
+    self._completion_thread.daemon = True
     self._completion_thread.start()