diff --git a/tforgione.sh b/tforgione.sh
index 34558ff..1a37ca6 100755
--- a/tforgione.sh
+++ b/tforgione.sh
@@ -333,6 +333,21 @@ configure_neovim() {
     nvim +PlugInstall +qa
 }
 
+configure_powerline() {
+    yes_no_ask "do you wish to install powerline fonts?"
+
+    if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+        return
+    fi
+
+    info installing powerline fonts
+    git_clone https://github.com/powerline/fonts
+    cd fonts
+    ./install.sh
+    cd ..
+    rm -rf fonts
+}
+
 configure_rust() {
     yes_no_ask "do you wish to install and configure rust?"
     if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
@@ -368,6 +383,7 @@ main() {
     configure_dotfiles
     configure_shell
     configure_neovim
+    configure_powerline
     configure_rust
 }