A hermetic compressor comprising a discharge valve, and a stopper for restricting an opening degree of the discharge valve. The discharge valve includes a body portion configured to cover a discharge port formed at a valve plate, and a first protrusion extending from the body portion. The stopper includes an inclined portion for supporting the body portion, and a second protrusion extending a support portion thereof. In this case, a distance between the first and second protrusions is shorter than a distance between the inclined portion and body portion. With such first and second protrusions, an opening operation of the discharge valve is gradually achieved.