Stabilized lithium metal powder (SLMP) can effectively compensate the irreversible capacity, increase energy density in the continuous charge–discharge process of lithium–sulfur battery, and provide more anode materials to match the need of the energy market in the future. A novel SLMP anode in which hard carbon (HC) was used as the additive and poly-vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) as binder was prepared in an argon-filled vacuum glove box. The new negative sheet provides greater surface for electrolyte infiltration, facilitates ion diffusion and improves the utilization of sulfur element. This new type of Li–S battery has a higher initial capacity of 1300.9mAh/g and a better cyclic stability than cell using conventional lithium foil as anode.