In this study, C f /Al composites and TiAl alloys were joined by a new method named laser-ignited selfpropagating synthesis (SHS). Mixed powders of 63.0Ni-31.9Al-5.1Ti (wt%) were used as joining interlayer. Perfect joint was got. The microstructure evolution and formation mechanism of the SHS joint were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results show that localized melting occurs on both sides. One c-Ni 0.35 Al 0.30 Ti 0.35 and two Ni-Al reaction layers form, respectively, in the TiAl/interlayer and C f /Al/interlayer interfaces. The combustion of Ni-Al-Ti interlayer begins with the sharp reaction of Ni and Al. The interlayer product is a eutectic organization of NiAl and Al-rich c.