diff --git a/bspwm/.config/bspwm/bspwmrc b/bspwm/.config/bspwm/bspwmrc
index a086ae9f..2941cc20 100755
--- a/bspwm/.config/bspwm/bspwmrc
+++ b/bspwm/.config/bspwm/bspwmrc
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ wal -o ~/.config/wal/done.sh --theme base16-tomorrow-night
 # Never blank the screen (disable power saving)
 xset s off -dpms
 
+# Start compton
+compton -b
+
 # Start polybar and other things based on DPI
 # Get the host width
 HOST_WIDTH=$(bspc query -T -m | jq '.rectangle.width')
diff --git a/compton/.config/compton.conf b/compton/.config/compton.conf
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0d6b732a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/compton/.config/compton.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# New Start: A modern Arch workflow built with an emphasis on functionality.
+# Copyright (C) 2017-2018 Donovan Glover
+
+# Enable shadows (very important, as this makes everything look really nice)
+shadow = true
+
+# Disable shadow on docks like polybar
+#no-dock-shadow = true
+
+# Disable shadow for drag-and-drop functionality
+no-dnd-shadow = true
+
+# Fade windows when you open and close them, as well as change workspaces
+fading = true
+
+# Shadow settings
+shadow-radius = 8
+shadow-opacity = 0.5
+shadow-offset-x = -10
+shadow-offset-y = -10
+
+# Fade settings
+fade-in-step = 0.04
+fade-out-step = 0.04
+fade-delta = 10
+
+# Add transparency to bspwm borders
+#frame-opacity = 0.5
+
+# vim:ft=dosini
diff --git a/compton/README.md b/compton/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..fc93c831
--- /dev/null
+++ b/compton/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# compton
+
+[compton][compton] is a desktop compositor for X11.
+
+## Use Cases
+
+compton can be used to:
+
+- Reduce screen tear in certain environments
+- Add elementary animations such as fading to your desktop
+- Add shadows to your desktop
+
+You should not use compton if:
+
+- Your window manager or desktop environment already has a compositor
+- You are not using X11
+
+[compton]: https://github.com/yshui/compton