David Butler may refer to:
- David Butler (American politician) (1829–1891), first governor of Nebraska
- David Butler (basketball) (born 1966), UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball player
- David Butler (director) (1894–1979), American filmmaker, screenwriter and actor
- David Butler (footballer born 1945), professional footballer in England
- David Butler (footballer born 1953), professional footballer in England and the United States
- David Butler (footballer born 1962), professional footballer in England
- David Butler (general) (born 1928), Australian Army officer
- Sir David Butler (psephologist) (born 1924), British social scientist and psephologist
- David Butler (screenwriter) (1927–2006), British writer of screenplays and teleplays
- David Butler (author) (born 1964), Irish author, playwright and poet
Famous quotes containing the words david and/or butler:
“A man thinking or working is always alone, let him be where he will.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“If strange men come from the house
To lead her away do not say
That she is happy being crazy;
Lead gently astray;
Let her finish her dance,
Let her finish her dance.”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)