| David | |
|---|---|
| The Lost Boys character | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:David,_vampire.jpg) Kiefer Sutherland as David | |
| First appearance | The Lost Boys |
| Created by | Janice Fischer James Jeremias |
| Portrayed by | Kiefer Sutherland |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Vampire |
David is a fictional character from the 1987 film The Lost Boys portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland. In the film David is the head of a gang of vampires in the fictional town of Santa Carla.
The character and Sutherland's performance were well received upon the film's release, and David has gone on to become regarded as an iconic villain in popular culture, having inspired the depiction of vampires both in style as well as characterization since. Analysis of his personality and psychology range from focus on his status as an eternal youth, gang leader, and murderer, and his implied homoerotic tendencies.