Graphite anode is widely used in current lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries due its high capacity and excellent cycling stability. A conventional graphite composite anode consists of graphite powder, carbon additive, and a polymer binder. To further increase the energy density of Li-ion batteries, alternative high capacity anode materials such as silicon are needed. Here, we report a hybrid anode consisting of silicon nanoparticles supported on a woven graphitic carbon paper. The structural carbon paper itself exhibits a specific capacity of 167mAhg−1 at a rate of C/40, while the silicon nanoparticles further increase the overall capacity of the electrode by ~10% with a silicon loading of only 0.2mg. The silicon in the hybrid electrode exhibits a specific capacity of ~1300mAhg−1 which decreases as the loading increases to 0.6mg, but still showing good cyclability. The structural and morphological changes of graphite and silicon within the hybrid electrode during charge and discharge are also presented.