diff --git a/client/src/main.c b/client/src/main.c
index e90709e4..1e03c3ae 100644
--- a/client/src/main.c
+++ b/client/src/main.c
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ static int cursorThread(void * unused)
       g_cursor.guest.y
     );
 
-    if (params.mouseRedraw)
+    if (g_params.mouseRedraw && g_cursor.guest.visible)
       lgSignalEvent(e_frame);
   }