Working memory is the ability to temporarily maintain or psychologically manipulate incoming information.Working memory impairment may lead to impairment of speech and cognitive function in patients with aphasia after stroke,which seriously affects the reacquisition of speech ability and daily communication.The improvement of working memory may induce the improvement of the function of speech,providing new ideas and methods for the recovery of patients with aphasia.This paper will review the research progress of working memory in aphasia in order to provide theoretical and practical basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.