diff --git a/docs/getting-started/changelog.md b/docs/getting-started/changelog.md
index 67665b6e9..70346db27 100644
--- a/docs/getting-started/changelog.md
+++ b/docs/getting-started/changelog.md
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ _During the beta period, these restrictions may be relaxed in the event of a mis
 - Fixed a bug where `sl-menu-item` color variable was incorrect [#272](https://github.com/shoelace-style/shoelace/issues/272)
 - Fixed a bug where `sl-dialog` and `sl-drawer` would emit the `sl-hide` event twice [#275](https://github.com/shoelace-style/shoelace/issues/275)
 - Fixed a bug where calling `event.preventDefault()` on certain form elements wouldn't prevent `sl-form` from submitting [#277](https://github.com/shoelace-style/shoelace/issues/277)
+- Fixed drag handle orientation in `sl-image-comparer`
 - Restyled `sl-spinner` so the track is visible and the indicator is smaller.
 - Removed `resize-observer-polyfill` in favor of `@types/resize-observer-browser` since all target browsers support `ResizeObserver`
 
diff --git a/src/components/image-comparer/image-comparer.tsx b/src/components/image-comparer/image-comparer.tsx
index 183c54b67..da8cd2670 100644
--- a/src/components/image-comparer/image-comparer.tsx
+++ b/src/components/image-comparer/image-comparer.tsx
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ export class ImageComparer {
             aria-valuemax="100"
             tabIndex={0}
           >
-            <sl-icon class="image-comparer__handle-icon" name="grip-horizontal" />
+            <sl-icon class="image-comparer__handle-icon" name="grip-vertical" />
           </div>
         </div>
       </div>