David Platt (Coronation Street)

David Platt
Coronation Street character
Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt (2017)
Portrayed by	Thomas Ormson (1990–2000) Jack P. Shepherd (2000–present)
Duration	1990–present
First appearance	Episode 3,166 26 December 1990
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Mervyn Watson
Book appearances	Coronation Street:The Complete Saga Norman Bates with a Briefcase: The story of Richard Hillman
Spin-off appearances	Coronation Street: Text Santa Special (2013)
Crossover appearances	The Jeremy Kyle Show (2010)[1]
Thomas Ormson as David Platt (1998)
In-universe information Other names David Tilsley Occupation Hairdresser Businessman Barber Father Martin Platt Mother Gail Platt Stepfather Richard Hillman Joe McIntyre Michael Rodwell Half-brothers Nick Tilsley Half-sisters Sarah Platt Charlotte Platt Wife Kylie Turner (2011–2016) Shona Ramsey (2019–present) Daughters Lily Platt Adoptive sons Max Turner Stepsons Clayton Hibbs Grandfathers Barry Platt Ted Page Grandmothers Barbara Platt Audrey Roberts Uncles Stephen Reid Nephews Billy Platt Harry Platt Sam Blakeman Nieces Bethany Platt Other relatives George Shuttleworth

David Platt (also Tilsley) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. He was born on-screen during the episode broadcast on 26 December 1990. He was played by Thomas Ormson from his first appearance until 15 March 2000 when Ormson left. Jack P. Shepherd took over the role and made his first on screen appearance on 26 April 2000. In July 2019, Shepherd took a four-month break from the show.

Following the death of his serial killer stepfather Richard Hillman (Brian Capron) and the departure of his biological father, Martin (Sean Wilson), the character took a darker turn in 2006, becoming increasingly rebellious and antagonistic, deprived of a male role model. As a result, he has notably feuded with Phil Nail (Clive Russell), Bill Webster (Peter Armitage), Charlie Stubbs (Bill Ward), Gary Windass (Mikey North), Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas), Callum Logan (Sean Ward) and Clayton Hibbs (Callum Harrison), as well as his sister, Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien), and mother, Gail Platt (Helen Worth). However, in recent years he has mellowed into a more comedic and rounded character, focused on what is best for his family opposed to causing trouble for them.