The rapid development of infrared detection system has promoted the extensive research on infrared stealth materials. Infrared stealth materials are mainly used to regulate the infrared radiation energy of the target, and the main measures are to control the infrared emissivity of the target surface and the temperature of the target surface, so that the radiation energy of the target and the background environment can be fused, so as to achieve the purpose of stealth. The basic principle of infrared stealth is introduced, and the research status of infrared stealth materials such as low emissivity coating materials, temperature control coating materials and intelligent stealth materials in recent years is summarized. In the end, the future of infrared stealth materials is looked forward to.