diff --git a/docs/labwc-actions.5.scd b/docs/labwc-actions.5.scd
index 6a46ea6b..13170d77 100644
--- a/docs/labwc-actions.5.scd
+++ b/docs/labwc-actions.5.scd
@@ -351,6 +351,12 @@ Actions are used in menus and keyboard/mouse bindings.
 	*y* [center|value] Equivalent for the vertical warp position within the target area.
 	Default is "center"
 
+*<action name="HideCursor" />*
+	Hide the pointer or stylus cursor. The cursor becomes visible again on following
+	pointer actions, stylus actions or touchpad gestures.
+	Use together with the WarpCursor action to not just hide the cursor but to
+	additionally move it away to prevent e.g. hover effects.
+
 *<action name="EnableTabletMouseEmulation" />*++
 *<action name="DisableTabletMouseEmulation" />*++
 *<action name="ToggleTabletMouseEmulation">*
diff --git a/src/action.c b/src/action.c
index aa5d0672..8643bb5e 100644
--- a/src/action.c
+++ b/src/action.c
@@ -123,6 +123,7 @@ enum action_type {
 	ACTION_TYPE_ZOOM_IN,
 	ACTION_TYPE_ZOOM_OUT,
 	ACTION_TYPE_WARP_CURSOR,
+	ACTION_TYPE_HIDE_CURSOR,
 };
 
 const char *action_names[] = {
@@ -188,6 +189,7 @@ const char *action_names[] = {
 	"ZoomIn",
 	"ZoomOut",
 	"WarpCursor",
+	"HideCursor",
 	NULL
 };
 
@@ -1335,6 +1337,9 @@ actions_run(struct view *activator, struct server *server,
 				warp_cursor(view, output, to, x, y);
 			}
 			break;
+		case ACTION_TYPE_HIDE_CURSOR:
+			cursor_set_visible(&server->seat, false);
+			break;
 		case ACTION_TYPE_INVALID:
 			wlr_log(WLR_ERROR, "Not executing unknown action");
 			break;