David Palmer (24 character), the President of the United States in the television series 24
In music
Dee Palmer, British arranger and keyboardist, formerly David Palmer of Jethro TullDavid Palmer (vocalist), American vocalist and songwriterDave Palmer (American keyboardist), of the Earl Harvin Trio
In sports
David Palmer (American football), former NFL wide receiverDavid Palmer (baseball) (born 1957), baseball pitcherDavid Palmer (squash player) (born 1976), squash player
Others
David R. Palmer (born 1941), American science fiction authorDave Richard Palmer, retired US Army Lieutenant General and Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (West Point) from 1986-1991