To provide a wavelength conversion member including inorganic fluorescent powder dispersed in a glass matrix, and capable of efficiently transmit excitation light and emission of the inorganic fluorescent powder, thereby capable of obtaining high luminous efficiency.

In a wavelength conversion member including inorganic fluorescent powder dispersed in a glass matrix, the inorganic fluorescent powder projects from the surface of the glass matrix. The inorganic fluorescent powder preferably projects by 0.5 μm or more from the surface of the glass matrix.