diff --git a/layouts/partials/author-extra.html b/layouts/partials/author-extra.html
index 2823977d..0c5eb11b 100644
--- a/layouts/partials/author-extra.html
+++ b/layouts/partials/author-extra.html
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
         class="!mt-0 !mb-0 h-24 w-24 rounded-full me-4"
         width="96"
         height="96"
+        alt="{{ $.Site.Params.Author.name | default " Author" }}"
         src="{{ $final.RelPermalink }}"
         data-zoom-src="{{ $squareImage.RelPermalink }}">
     {{ end }}