diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 6e3fa804..52868439 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ Features
 * Accept all special commands without trailing semicolons in multi-line mode.
 * Add prompt format strings for socket connections.
 * Optionally defer auto-completions until a minimum number of characters is typed.
+* Make the completion interface more responsive using a background thread.
 
 
 Bug Fixes
diff --git a/mycli/main.py b/mycli/main.py
index 92173d04..397b83e7 100755
--- a/mycli/main.py
+++ b/mycli/main.py
@@ -1181,6 +1181,7 @@ def one_iteration(text: str | None = None) -> None:
                 ],
                 tempfile_suffix=".sql",
                 completer=DynamicCompleter(lambda: self.completer),
+                complete_in_thread=True,
                 history=history,
                 auto_suggest=AutoSuggestFromHistory(),
                 complete_while_typing=complete_while_typing_filter,