diff --git a/frontend/src/scenes/retention/RetentionModal.tsx b/frontend/src/scenes/retention/RetentionModal.tsx
index bc9488889b5ba..ce427b799c671 100644
--- a/frontend/src/scenes/retention/RetentionModal.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/scenes/retention/RetentionModal.tsx
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export function RetentionModal(): JSX.Element | null {
                                                     <LemonButton
                                                         size="small"
                                                         to={urls.personByDistinctId(
-                                                            personAppearances.person.distinct_ids[0]
+                                                            personAppearances.person.distinct_ids?.[0]
                                                         )}
                                                         data-attr="retention-person-link"
                                                     >