The application of deep learning technology in the field of computer vision is becoming more and more extensive, and the target tracking technology based on deep learning is an important research topic in the field of computer vision. In this paper, firstly, the development process of target tracking technology at home and abroad is reviewed, and some typical target tracking methods based on deep learning are introduced in detail and compared; then, several typical data sets in the field of target tracking are summarized; finally, the research progress of the target tracking technology are summarized, and the future development directions are prospected.