| David Palmer | |
|---|---|
| 24 character | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:David_Palmer_(Dennis_Haysbert).jpg) Dennis Haysbert as David Palmer | |
| First appearance | Season 1 – Episode 1 |
| Last appearance | Season 5 – Episode 1 |
| Created by | Joel Surnow Robert Cochran |
| Portrayed by | Dennis Haysbert |
| Days | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Other Appearances | 24: The Game |
| In-universe information | |
| Family | Keith Palmer (son) Nicole Palmer (daughter) Wayne Palmer (brother) Sandra Palmer (sister) |
| Spouse | Sherry Palmer (divorced) |
| Home | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
David Palmer is a fictional character, portrayed by Dennis Haysbert in the television series 24. A U.S. Senator and, later in the series, President of the United States, Palmer serves as the show's second-most prominent protagonist, after Jack Bauer, being forced to make hard decisions as president while also facing opposing elements within his own administration. Throughout the series, Palmer's ex-wife Sherry and brother Wayne are both key figures in his administration. He has two children: a son, Keith, and a daughter, Nicole. Palmer is a member of the Democratic Party. He is in the fourth highest number of episodes of any character in the series behind Tony Almeida (126), Chloe O'Brian (125) and main character Jack Bauer (192), portrayed by Carlos Bernard, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Kiefer Sutherland, respectively.