Peter Allen David, often abbreviated as PAD, is an American writer born on September 23, 1956. He is renowned for his work in comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. David's 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.

His contributions to the Star Trek franchise include comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels encompass film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, like the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. In television, he has worked on series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force, and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.

David humorously describes his occupation as "Writer of Stuff". He is noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its integration of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.

Throughout his career, David has received numerous awards for his work, including the 1992 Eisner Award, 1993 Wizard Fan Award, 1996 Haxtur Award, 2007 Julie Award, and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.