David Baxter may refer to: Sir David Baxter, 1st Baronet (1793–1872), Scottish linen manufacturer and philanthropist David Baxter (footballer) (1910–1979), Australian rules footballer David Baxter (poker player), American poker player David S. Baxter (born 1955), member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints David Baxter (drummer), American metal drummer David Baxter (sprinter) (1977–2010), Australian athlete