diff --git a/dape.el b/dape.el
index 7717ce3a..758e4765 100644
--- a/dape.el
+++ b/dape.el
@@ -516,7 +516,7 @@ The hook is run with one argument, the compilation buffer."
   "Face used to display breakpoint overlays.")
 
 (defface dape-stack-trace
-  '((t :inherit (default) :extend t))
+  '((t :extend t))
   "Face used to display stack trace overlays.")
 
 (defface dape-stack-trace-pointer