diff --git a/backbone/backbone.d.ts b/backbone/backbone.d.ts
index cfc3c3d2f..aa8488bea 100644
--- a/backbone/backbone.d.ts
+++ b/backbone/backbone.d.ts
@@ -295,6 +295,7 @@ declare module Backbone {
         collection: Collection;
         make(tagName: string, attrs?, opts?): View;
         setElement(element: HTMLElement, delegate?: boolean);
+        setElement(element: JQuery, delegate?: boolean);
         id: string;
         cid: string;
         className: string;