A horizontal-electric-field liquid crystal display apparatus is provided. A pair of substrates are bonded together through a sealing material. A liquid crystal is contained between the pair of substrates. A first electrode and a second electrode are formed on one of the pair of substrates. An electric field generated between the first electrode and the second electrode drives the liquid crystal. A first conductive film composed of a transparent conductive material is formed on a surface of another of the pair of substrates, the surface being opposite a surface in contact with the liquid crystal. The first conductive film is connected to a ground potential through a connection member composed of a conductive material. A second conductive film composed of a transparent conductive material is formed on a surface of the first conductive film. Also, a polarizing plate is formed on a surface of the second conductive film.