A high-pressure discharge lamp comprising a lamp base (3), a discharge vessel, and components of an ignition device for igniting the gas discharge in the discharge vessel of the high-pressure discharge lamp (1), wherein the lamp base (3) comprises an interior in which the components of the ignition device are disposed, wherein at least the high-voltage components (500, 510, 520) of the ignition device form an assembly (5) disposed in the interior of the lamp base and having a dedicated housing (50).