diff --git a/gvimrc b/gvimrc
index 37ee0ae..ca16aef 100644
--- a/gvimrc
+++ b/gvimrc
@@ -13,3 +13,6 @@ set guioptions-=r
 set guioptions-=b
 set guioptions-=T
 set guioptions-=m
+" set this here for graphical sessions since setting bg dark seems to reset,
+" also set in vimrc for graphical sessions
+hi CursorLine guibg=Grey10
diff --git a/vimrc b/vimrc
index 1fbb442..4c2e18a 100644
--- a/vimrc
+++ b/vimrc
@@ -114,4 +114,5 @@ endif
 
 " make sure to set TERM to xterm-256color in terminal program or app
 colorscheme slate
+" set this here for terminal sessions, also set in gvimrc for graphical sessions
 hi CursorLine guibg=Grey10