diff --git a/queries/markdown/highlights.scm b/queries/markdown/highlights.scm
index 101526bf5..268d0c1c9 100644
--- a/queries/markdown/highlights.scm
+++ b/queries/markdown/highlights.scm
@@ -17,3 +17,5 @@
   (strong_emphasis)
 ] @text.emphasis
 (link_destination) @text.uri
+
+(html_comment) @comment