diff --git a/editor/plugins/ray_cast_2d_editor_plugin.h b/editor/plugins/ray_cast_2d_editor_plugin.h
index 6a0b68bd091..9358f29ee57 100644
--- a/editor/plugins/ray_cast_2d_editor_plugin.h
+++ b/editor/plugins/ray_cast_2d_editor_plugin.h
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ class RayCast2DEditor : public Control {
 
 	UndoRedo *undo_redo = nullptr;
 	CanvasItemEditor *canvas_item_editor = nullptr;
-	RayCast2D *node;
+	RayCast2D *node = nullptr;
 
 	bool pressed = false;
 	Point2 original_cast_to;