Which comedian hosted The Daily Show from 1999 until 2015?

Jon Stewart hosted The Daily Show from 1999 until 2015.

Stewart became host on January 11, 1999, succeeding Craig Kilborn. Under his leadership, the Comedy Central program developed into a major satirical source of political commentary, combining a mock-news format with interviews, field reports, and recurring correspondents.

Stewart left the program on August 6, 2015. Trevor Noah succeeded him later that year. Stewart’s tenure included correspondents who later became prominent hosts and comedians, including Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, and Larry Wilmore.

The dates can cause confusion because The Daily Show began before Stewart’s tenure. Craig Kilborn was the second host, while comedian and broadcaster Trevor Noah hosted after Stewart. Stewart also returned to the program as a part-time host in 2024, but that later role does not change his original 1999–2015 run.