diff --git a/drivers/regulator/Kconfig b/drivers/regulator/Kconfig
index 5e0c7b664732..9713b1b860cb 100644
--- a/drivers/regulator/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/regulator/Kconfig
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ config REGULATOR_USERSPACE_CONSUMER
 
 config REGULATOR_GPIO
 	tristate "GPIO regulator support"
+	depends on GENERIC_GPIO
 	help
 	  This driver provides support for regulators that can be
 	  controlled via gpios.