diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 28a457bd9..474decf31 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -115,3 +115,6 @@ double_ml/proto/*.jpg
 
 # sphinx autosummaries 
 doc/_autosummary/
+
+# compiled C files
+*.c
\ No newline at end of file