diff --git a/.github/workflows/thank-you.yml b/.github/workflows/thank-you.yml
index cd36e64d888..c8104ad73a5 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/thank-you.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/thank-you.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: Say thanks for the contributors
 
 on:
-  pull_request:
+  pull_request_target:
     types:
       - closed