This introduction to a special issue on "Intersectional Analysis of Risk" and its contributors explores the development and current trends in intersectional risk analysis over the past two decades. Using Scopus, 778 publications between 2003 and 2022 were identified across social sciences, humanities, psychology, health, and arts. VOSviewer was employed to analyse these publications and identify trends and themes. The evolution of intersectional risk analysis shows its progression from HIV studies to encompass new areas such as climate change and environmental justice. By showcasing how intersectional perspectives and risk research have converged over time and how more and more research areas are incorporating intersectional risk analysis, this introduction hopes to inspire readers to delve into the articles in this special issue and continue developing intersectional risk analysis.