Abstract: Connector for a discharge lamp and ballast assembly, as well as a lamp assembly including the connector. The connector is a conductive ribbon that includes a plurality of pinch or wedge-shaped wire slots for receiving lead wires from the discharge lamp and from the power supply. The connector is made of a material and is suitably shaped to provide flexibility to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction of the lamp, yet provide for proper positioning of the lamp in a reflector housing or the like. Disassembly of the connections and replacement of the lamp is facilitated and does not result in permanent damage to the lamp.