diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/groundmarkers/GroundMarkerPlugin.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/groundmarkers/GroundMarkerPlugin.java
index 09a12ee5b9..12ceda382a 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/groundmarkers/GroundMarkerPlugin.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/groundmarkers/GroundMarkerPlugin.java
@@ -286,6 +286,10 @@ public class GroundMarkerPlugin extends Plugin
 		}
 
 		Tile target = client.getSelectedSceneTile();
+		if (target == null)
+		{
+			return;
+		}
 		markTile(target.getLocalLocation());
 	}