diff --git a/.tmux.conf b/.tmux.conf
index ddce02b..6a615d9 100644
--- a/.tmux.conf
+++ b/.tmux.conf
@@ -107,6 +107,8 @@ set-option -g history-limit 4096
 # http://tmux.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/tmux/trunk/FAQ
 set-option -g default-terminal "screen-256color"
 
+set -g default-command "${SHELL}"
+
 #### COLOUR (Solarized dark)
 
 # default statusbar colors