diff --git a/backbone/backbone.d.ts b/backbone/backbone.d.ts
index 2a4a60819d..49b6234ff4 100644
--- a/backbone/backbone.d.ts
+++ b/backbone/backbone.d.ts
@@ -266,7 +266,6 @@ declare module Backbone {
         $(selector: string): JQuery;
         model: Model;
         collection: Collection;
-        template: (data?: any) => string;
         make(tagName: string, attrs?, opts?): View;
         setElement(element: HTMLElement, delegate?: boolean);
         id: string;