diff --git a/src/object/torch.cpp b/src/object/torch.cpp
index 5495076f97c..07acd062aca 100644
--- a/src/object/torch.cpp
+++ b/src/object/torch.cpp
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ Torch::update(float)
 HitResponse
 Torch::collision(GameObject& other, const CollisionHit& )
 {
-  const auto player = dynamic_cast<Player*>(&other);
+  const auto* player = dynamic_cast<Player*>(&other);
   if (player != nullptr && !m_burning)
   {
     m_burning = true;