David Lawrence can refer to several different people:

• David Lawrence, former England cricketer.
• David L. Lawrence, former Governor of Pennsylvania and long-time Pittsburgh mayor.
• David Lawrence, founder and former editor of the weekly newsmagazine U.S. News & World Report.
• David Lawrence, host of a radio show and a voice actor.
• David Lawrence, Canadian actor who appeared in The Movie.
• David Herbert Lawrence, English writer.
• David Nessim Lawrence, musical composer (known for movie scores).
• David C Lawrence (tale), USENET administrator.