David Bruce may refer to:
- David Bruce (brewer) (born 1948), founder of the Firkin Brewery pub chain
- David Bruce (physician) (fl. 1660s), Scottish physician
- David II of Scotland (1324–1371), David Bruce, King of Scots, son of King Robert the Bruce
- David Bruce (actor) (1914–1976), American film actor
- David Bruce (bridge) (1900–1965), contract bridge player in the 1930s; played as David Burnstine; member of ACBL Hall of Fame
- David Bruce (composer) (born 1970), British composer
- David Bruce (inventor), American industrialist and inventor
- David Bruce (microbiologist) (1855–1931), Scottish pathologist and microbiologist
- David Bruce (musician), Australian singer, percussionist and composer
- David K. E. Bruce (1898–1977), American diplomat
- David Bruce (ice hockey) (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League player
- David Bruce (minister) (1824–1911), Presbyterian minister, journalist
Famous quotes containing the words david and/or bruce:
“I have not read of any Arcadian life which surpasses the actual luxury and serenity of these New England dwellings. For the outward gilding, at least, the age is golden enough.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“Scots, wha hae wi’ Wallace bled,
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
Welcome to your gory bed,
Or to victory.”
—Robert Burns (1759–1796)