Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 168,055	$ 370,583	$ 335,038	$ 223,844
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)	27,590	(108,090)	(48,385)	37,345
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	9,779	17,060	19,574	23,327
Net unrealized investment gains	(8,033)	(18,025)	48,344	32,082
Foreign currency translation	19	(209)	(753)	101
Other comprehensive income (loss)	29,355	(109,264)	18,780	92,855
Total comprehensive income	197,410	261,319	353,818	316,699
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries	4,332	5,582	9,915	10,526
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation	193,078	255,737	343,903	306,173
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana [Member]
Net income	29,720	50,389	56,885	78,748
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	962	10,507	1,917	11,535
Other comprehensive income (loss)	962	10,507	1,917	11,535
Total comprehensive income	30,682	60,896	58,802	90,283
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries			412	412
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Net income	61,377	130,714	106,753	164,009
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities	683	607	1,361	1,260
Other comprehensive income (loss)	683	607	1,361	1,260
Total comprehensive income	62,060	131,321	108,114	165,269
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries			$ 3,475	$ 3,475