diff --git a/seat.c b/seat.c
index ae8e52f..7f3c24f 100644
--- a/seat.c
+++ b/seat.c
@@ -731,6 +731,7 @@ handle_drag_icon_destroy(struct wl_listener *listener, void *_data) {
 	struct cg_drag_icon *drag_icon =
 	    wl_container_of(listener, drag_icon, destroy);
 
+	drag_icon_damage(drag_icon);
 	wl_list_remove(&drag_icon->link);
 	wl_list_remove(&drag_icon->destroy.link);
 	free(drag_icon);