diff --git a/src/server/game/AI/PlayerAI/PlayerAI.cpp b/src/server/game/AI/PlayerAI/PlayerAI.cpp
index 91258b549f9..cdd2de792e4 100644
--- a/src/server/game/AI/PlayerAI/PlayerAI.cpp
+++ b/src/server/game/AI/PlayerAI/PlayerAI.cpp
@@ -147,6 +147,8 @@ Unit* SimpleCharmedPlayerAI::SelectAttackTarget() const
 void SimpleCharmedPlayerAI::UpdateAI(const uint32 /*diff*/)
 {
     Creature* charmer = me->GetCharmer() ? me->GetCharmer()->ToCreature() : nullptr;
+    if (!charmer)
+        return;
 
     //kill self if charm aura has infinite duration
     if (charmer->IsInEvadeMode())