diff --git a/backend/utils/misc.py b/backend/utils/misc.py
index 934c9e60d..e4011b34c 100644
--- a/backend/utils/misc.py
+++ b/backend/utils/misc.py
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ def get_gravatar_url(email):
     hash_hex = hash_object.hexdigest()
 
     # Grab the actual image URL
-    return f"https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/{hash_hex}"
+    return f"https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/{hash_hex}?d=mp"