diff --git a/src/hosts/main.py b/src/hosts/main.py
index ff6d6ee..bf7f2c7 100644
--- a/src/hosts/main.py
+++ b/src/hosts/main.py
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ This module contains the main application class and entry point function.
 
 from textual.app import App, ComposeResult
 from textual.containers import Horizontal, Vertical
-from textual.widgets import Header, Footer, Static, ListView, ListItem, Label
+from textual.widgets import Header, Footer, Static, DataTable
 from textual.binding import Binding
 from textual.reactive import reactive
 
@@ -56,12 +56,31 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
         height: 1;
         padding: 0 1;
     }
+    
+    /* DataTable styling to match background */
+    #entries-table {
+        background: $background;
+    }
+    
+    #entries-table .datatable--header {
+        background: $surface;
+    }
+    
+    #entries-table .datatable--even-row {
+        background: $background;
+    }
+    
+    #entries-table .datatable--odd-row {
+        background: $surface;
+    }
     """
     
     BINDINGS = [
         Binding("q", "quit", "Quit"),
         Binding("r", "reload", "Reload"),
         Binding("h", "help", "Help"),
+        Binding("i", "sort_by_ip", "Sort by IP"),
+        Binding("n", "sort_by_hostname", "Sort by Hostname"),
         ("ctrl+c", "quit", "Quit"),
     ]
     
@@ -69,6 +88,8 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
     hosts_file: reactive[HostsFile] = reactive(HostsFile())
     selected_entry_index: reactive[int] = reactive(0)
     edit_mode: reactive[bool] = reactive(False)
+    sort_column: reactive[str] = reactive("")  # "ip" or "hostname"
+    sort_ascending: reactive[bool] = reactive(True)
     
     def __init__(self):
         super().__init__()
@@ -84,7 +105,7 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
             left_pane = Vertical(classes="left-pane")
             left_pane.border_title = "Hosts Entries"
             with left_pane:
-                yield ListView(id="entries-list")
+                yield DataTable(id="entries-table")
             yield left_pane
             
             right_pane = Vertical(classes="right-pane")
@@ -110,7 +131,7 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
         
         try:
             self.hosts_file = self.parser.parse()
-            self.populate_entries_list()
+            self.populate_entries_table()
             
             # Restore cursor position with a timer to ensure ListView is fully rendered
             self.set_timer(0.1, lambda: self.restore_cursor_position(current_entry))
@@ -127,25 +148,34 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
             self.log(f"Error loading hosts file: {e}")
             self.update_status(f"Error: {e}")
     
-    def populate_entries_list(self) -> None:
-        """Populate the left pane with hosts entries."""
-        entries_list = self.query_one("#entries-list", ListView)
-        entries_list.clear()
+    def populate_entries_table(self) -> None:
+        """Populate the left pane with hosts entries using DataTable."""
+        table = self.query_one("#entries-table", DataTable)
+        table.clear()
         
-        for i, entry in enumerate(self.hosts_file.entries):
-            # Format entry display
-            hostnames_str = ", ".join(entry.hostnames)
-            display_text = f"{entry.ip_address} → {hostnames_str}"
+        # Configure DataTable properties
+        table.zebra_stripes = True
+        table.cursor_type = "row"
+        table.show_header = True
+        
+        # Add columns only if they don't exist
+        if not table.columns:
+            table.add_columns("IP Address", "Canonical Hostname")
+        
+        # Update column headers with sort indicators
+        self.update_column_headers()
+        
+        # Add rows
+        for entry in self.hosts_file.entries:
+            # Get the canonical hostname (first hostname)
+            canonical_hostname = entry.hostnames[0] if entry.hostnames else ""
             
-            if entry.comment:
-                display_text += f" # {entry.comment}"
-            
-            # Create list item with appropriate styling
-            item = ListItem(
-                Label(display_text),
-                classes="entry-active" if entry.is_active else "entry-inactive"
-            )
-            entries_list.append(item)
+            # Add row with styling based on active status
+            if entry.is_active:
+                table.add_row(entry.ip_address, canonical_hostname)
+            else:
+                # For inactive entries, we'll style them differently
+                table.add_row(f"# {entry.ip_address}", canonical_hostname)
     
     def restore_cursor_position(self, previous_entry) -> None:
         """Restore cursor position after reload, maintaining selection if possible."""
@@ -168,14 +198,12 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
                 # Entry not found, default to first entry
                 self.selected_entry_index = 0
         
-        # Update the ListView selection and ensure it's highlighted
-        entries_list = self.query_one("#entries-list", ListView)
-        if entries_list.children and self.selected_entry_index < len(entries_list.children):
-            # Set the index and focus the ListView
-            entries_list.index = self.selected_entry_index
-            entries_list.focus()
-            # Force refresh of the selection highlighting
-            entries_list.refresh()
+        # Update the DataTable cursor position
+        table = self.query_one("#entries-table", DataTable)
+        if table.row_count > 0 and self.selected_entry_index < table.row_count:
+            # Move cursor to the selected row
+            table.move_cursor(row=self.selected_entry_index)
+            table.focus()
             # Update the details pane to match the selection
             self.update_entry_details()
     
@@ -226,16 +254,16 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
             
             status_widget.update(status_text)
     
-    def on_list_view_selected(self, event: ListView.Selected) -> None:
-        """Handle entry selection in the left pane."""
-        if event.list_view.id == "entries-list":
-            self.selected_entry_index = event.list_view.index or 0
+    def on_data_table_row_highlighted(self, event: DataTable.RowHighlighted) -> None:
+        """Handle row highlighting (cursor movement) in the DataTable."""
+        if event.data_table.id == "entries-table":
+            self.selected_entry_index = event.cursor_row
             self.update_entry_details()
     
-    def on_list_view_highlighted(self, event: ListView.Highlighted) -> None:
-        """Handle entry highlighting (cursor movement) in the left pane."""
-        if event.list_view.id == "entries-list":
-            self.selected_entry_index = event.list_view.index or 0
+    def on_data_table_row_selected(self, event: DataTable.RowSelected) -> None:
+        """Handle row selection in the DataTable."""
+        if event.data_table.id == "entries-table":
+            self.selected_entry_index = event.cursor_row
             self.update_entry_details()
     
     def action_reload(self) -> None:
@@ -248,6 +276,88 @@ class HostsManagerApp(App):
         # For now, just update the status with help info
         self.update_status("Help: ↑/↓ Navigate, r Reload, q Quit, h Help")
     
+    def update_column_headers(self) -> None:
+        """Update column headers with sort indicators."""
+        table = self.query_one("#entries-table", DataTable)
+        if not table.columns or len(table.columns) < 2:
+            return
+        
+        # Get current column labels
+        ip_label = "IP Address"
+        hostname_label = "Canonical Hostname"
+        
+        # Add sort indicators
+        if self.sort_column == "ip":
+            arrow = "↑" if self.sort_ascending else "↓"
+            ip_label = f"{arrow} IP Address"
+        elif self.sort_column == "hostname":
+            arrow = "↑" if self.sort_ascending else "↓"
+            hostname_label = f"{arrow} Canonical Hostname"
+        
+        # Update column labels safely
+        try:
+            table.columns[0].label = ip_label
+            table.columns[1].label = hostname_label
+        except (IndexError, KeyError):
+            # If we can't update the labels, just continue
+            pass
+    
+    def action_sort_by_ip(self) -> None:
+        """Sort entries by IP address, toggle ascending/descending."""
+        # Toggle sort direction if already sorting by IP
+        if self.sort_column == "ip":
+            self.sort_ascending = not self.sort_ascending
+        else:
+            self.sort_column = "ip"
+            self.sort_ascending = True
+        
+        # Sort the entries
+        import ipaddress
+        def ip_sort_key(entry):
+            try:
+                ip_str = entry.ip_address.lstrip('# ')
+                ip_obj = ipaddress.ip_address(ip_str)
+                # Create a tuple for sorting: (version, ip_int)
+                # This ensures IPv4 comes before IPv6, and within each version they're sorted numerically
+                return (ip_obj.version, int(ip_obj))
+            except ValueError:
+                # If IP parsing fails, use string comparison with high sort priority
+                return (999, entry.ip_address)
+        
+        self.hosts_file.entries.sort(key=ip_sort_key, reverse=not self.sort_ascending)
+        self.populate_entries_table()
+        
+        direction = "ascending" if self.sort_ascending else "descending"
+        self.update_status(f"Sorted by IP address ({direction})")
+    
+    def action_sort_by_hostname(self) -> None:
+        """Sort entries by canonical hostname, toggle ascending/descending."""
+        # Toggle sort direction if already sorting by hostname
+        if self.sort_column == "hostname":
+            self.sort_ascending = not self.sort_ascending
+        else:
+            self.sort_column = "hostname"
+            self.sort_ascending = True
+        
+        # Sort the entries
+        self.hosts_file.entries.sort(
+            key=lambda entry: (entry.hostnames[0] if entry.hostnames else "").lower(),
+            reverse=not self.sort_ascending
+        )
+        self.populate_entries_table()
+        
+        direction = "ascending" if self.sort_ascending else "descending"
+        self.update_status(f"Sorted by hostname ({direction})")
+    
+    def on_data_table_header_selected(self, event: DataTable.HeaderSelected) -> None:
+        """Handle column header clicks for sorting."""
+        if event.data_table.id == "entries-table":
+            # Check if the column key contains "IP Address" (handles sort indicators)
+            if "IP Address" in str(event.column_key):
+                self.action_sort_by_ip()
+            elif "Canonical Hostname" in str(event.column_key):
+                self.action_sort_by_hostname()
+    
     def action_quit(self) -> None:
         """Quit the application."""
         self.exit()