David Whitaker may refer to:David "Diamond Dave" Whitaker (1937–2026), American activist David Whitaker (artist) (1938–2007), British abstract artist and teacher David Whitaker (screenwriter) (1928–1980), English story editor of the Doctor Who series David Whitaker (composer) (1931–2012), English composer, songwriter, arranger, and conductor David Whitaker, Great Britain hockey coach in 1984 Summer Olympics David Whitaker (publisher), British publisher and magazine editor David A. Whitaker, British playwright, actor and theatre director David Whitaker (politician), member of the Arkansas House of Representatives