The present invention relates to a plasma display apparatus. The plasma display apparatus comprising a plasma display panel having a display area for displaying images and a non-display area disposed at an outer side of the display area, comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The first electrode is formed on the display area and the non-display area of an upper substrate. The second electrode forms a pair with the first electrode and is formed in the display area. The third electrode is electrically insulated from the second electrode and formed in the non-display area.