diff --git a/bolt/users.go b/bolt/users.go
index 012588caaa..feadb60c39 100644
--- a/bolt/users.go
+++ b/bolt/users.go
@@ -76,12 +76,6 @@ func (s *UsersStore) Get(ctx context.Context, q chronograf.UserQuery) (*chronogr
 			return nil, chronograf.ErrUserNotFound
 		}
 
-		user.Roles = []chronograf.Role{
-			{
-				Name: "viewer",
-			},
-		}
-
 		return user, nil
 	}