Peter David
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David at Midtown Comics in Manhattan in 2017 | |
| Born | Peter Allen David September 23, 1956 Fort Meade, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 2025 (aged 68) East Patchogue, New York, U.S. |
| Area(s) | Superhero fiction, science fiction, fantasy |
| Pseudonym(s) | David Peters |
Notable works | The Incredible Hulk, X-Factor, Young Justice, Star Trek: New Frontier, Fallen Angel |
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| Spouse(s) | Myra Kasman
(m. 1977; div. 1998)Kathleen O'Shea (m. 2001) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Education | New York University (BA) |
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| Years active | 1985–2025 |
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Peter Allen David (September 23, 1956 – May 24, 2025), often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
David's Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
One of the most prolific and influential comic book writers of the modern era, David earned several awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award, and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.