diff --git a/packages/discord.js/src/structures/ThreadChannel.js b/packages/discord.js/src/structures/ThreadChannel.js
index fc365c17d..3c646b368 100644
--- a/packages/discord.js/src/structures/ThreadChannel.js
+++ b/packages/discord.js/src/structures/ThreadChannel.js
@@ -301,14 +301,16 @@ class ThreadChannel extends BaseChannel {
 
   /**
    * Fetches the message that started this thread, if any.
-   * <info>This only works when the thread started from a message in the parent channel, otherwise the promise will
-   * reject. If you just need the id of that message, use {@link ThreadChannel#id} instead.</info>
+   * <info>The `Promise` will reject if the original message in a forum post is deleted
+   * or when the original message in the parent channel is deleted.
+   * If you just need the id of that message, use {@link ThreadChannel#id} instead.</info>
    * @param {BaseFetchOptions} [options] Additional options for this fetch
    * @returns {Promise<Message<true>|null>}
    */
   // eslint-disable-next-line require-await
   async fetchStarterMessage(options) {
-    return this.parent?.messages.fetch({ message: this.id, ...options }) ?? null;
+    const channel = this.parent?.type === ChannelType.GuildForum ? this : this.parent;
+    return channel?.messages.fetch({ message: this.id, ...options }) ?? null;
   }
 
   /**