diff --git a/packages/harmony/src/components/input/TextInput/HelperText.tsx b/packages/harmony/src/components/input/TextInput/HelperText.tsx
index 906a1480b3f..0ea6512af12 100644
--- a/packages/harmony/src/components/input/TextInput/HelperText.tsx
+++ b/packages/harmony/src/components/input/TextInput/HelperText.tsx
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ export const HelperText = (props: HelperTextProps) => {
   return (
     <div className={styles.root}>
       <Text
+        variant='body'
         size={size}
         strength='default'
         color={hasError ? 'error' : 'default'}