diff --git a/drivers/acpi/Kconfig b/drivers/acpi/Kconfig
index ccf6ea9..5583729 100644
--- a/drivers/acpi/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/acpi/Kconfig
@@ -186,6 +186,7 @@
 config ACPI_THERMAL
 	tristate "Thermal Zone"
 	depends on ACPI_PROCESSOR
+	select THERMAL
 	default y
 	help
 	  This driver adds support for ACPI thermal zones.  Most mobile and