diff --git a/data/icons.appdata.xml.in b/data/icons.appdata.xml.in
index 5f60d814b..cb207d6cd 100644
--- a/data/icons.appdata.xml.in
+++ b/data/icons.appdata.xml.in
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
   <project_license>GPL-3.0+</project_license>
   <name>elementary Icons</name>
   <summary>Named, vector icons for elementary OS</summary>
+  <icon type="stock">preferences-desktop-theme</icon>
   <description>
     <p>An original set of vector icons designed specifically for elementary OS and its desktop environment: Pantheon.</p>
   </description>