The present invention employs a
resist composition that generates an acid through
exposure to light to undergo a change in
solubility with respect to a developer by means of the action of the acid, and that contains a compound represented by formula (d0) and a base material component that undergoes a change in
solubility with respect to a developer by means of the action of an acid. In formula (d0), Rd1 represents an
alkyl group. k represents an integer of 2 or more. h represents an integer of 0 or more. Rd0 represents a
substituent. j represents an integer of 0 or more. Here, 5+2h≥j+k is satisfied. If h is 0, k represents an integer of 2-5, and, if h represents an integer of 1 or more, k is 2 or 3. m represents an integer of 1 or more, and Mm+ represents an m-valent organic cation. With the
resist composition, high sensitivity can be achieved and lithographic properties such as resolution and dimensional uniformity can be enhanced when forming a
resist pattern.