David or Dave Carter may refer to:
Arts and entertainment David A. Carter (born 1957), American author and illustrator of pop-up books David E. Carter (1942–2023), American businessman and writer Dave Carter (1952–2002), American folk singer, songwriter
Fictional characters Dave Carter (EastEnders), character on the British TV series EastEnders David Carter (character), protagonist of the 1998 American TV series Invasion America
Politics and government David Carter (diplomat) (born 1945), British diplomat David Carter (politician) (born 1952), New Zealand politician David J. Carter (born 1934), politician, clergyman, photographer and author from Alberta, Canada David O. Carter (born 1944), United States District Court judge
Sports David Carter (basketball) (born 1967), American college basketball coach David Carter (bridge), American bridge player David Carter (defensive lineman) (born 1987), American football defensive lineman David Carter (field hockey) (born 1981), Canadian field hockey player David Carter (golfer) (born 1972), English golfer David Carter (offensive lineman) (1953–2021), American football offensive lineman David Carter (tennis) (born 1956), Australian tennis player David Carter (rugby union) (born 1961), Australian rugby union player Dave Carter (powerlifter) (born 1947), British powerlifter
Others David Carter (industrial designer) (1927–2020), British industrial designer and educator David Carter (surgeon) (born 1940), surgeon who was Chief Medical Officer for Scotland