David Whitaker may refer to:
- 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 (field hockey), Great Britain hockey coach in 1984 Summer Olympics
- David Whitaker (publisher) (died 2021), British publisher and magazine editor
- David A. Whitaker (born 1988), British playwright, actor and theatre director
- David Whitaker (politician), member of the Arkansas House of Representatives