diff --git a/queries/markdown/highlights.scm b/queries/markdown/highlights.scm
index a9f268a86..3a88ecedd 100644
--- a/queries/markdown/highlights.scm
+++ b/queries/markdown/highlights.scm
@@ -32,7 +32,10 @@
 
 (strong_emphasis) @text.strong
 
-(link_destination) @text.uri
+[
+  (link_destination)
+  (uri_autolink)
+] @text.uri
 
 [
   (link_label)