CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 60,152		$ 42,400		$ 161,827		$ 131,750
Securities available for sale:
Net unrealized gains arising during the period	12,042		30,523		21,715		51,834
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income	(28)		(1,780)		(267)		(2,882)
Non-credit related impairment loss	(856)		(2,533)		(856)		(2,533)
Net change on cash flow hedges	(42)	[1]	32	[1]	(125)	[1]	(903)	[1]
Pension liability adjustment			(68)		1,085		98
Total other comprehensive income	11,116		26,174		21,552		45,614
Comprehensive income	71,268		68,574		183,379		177,364
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	372		1,002		1,024		3,189
Comprehensive income attributable to City National Corporation	$ 70,896		$ 67,572		$ 182,355		$ 174,175

[1] See Note 12 for additional information on other comprehensive income related to cash flow hedges.