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Peter David is credited as a novelist, screenwriter and science fiction writer. Peter David was born on September 23, 1956 in Fort Meade, Maryland, United States. That works out to 69 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes New York University. Listed accolades include Inkpot Award (2016) and Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist (1992).
My Take
David's passing in 2025 closed one of the most prolific careers in comics, and I keep coming back to the sheer breadth of it. A twelve-year run on The Incredible Hulk alone would be a legacy, yet he also shaped Aquaman, Supergirl, Spider-Man 2099, and X-Factor, plus novels, scripts, and games. The Eisner and Inkpot awards confirm what readers already felt: he was a craftsman who treated characters as people first. What I respect most is the consistency of voice across so many properties. His heroes will outlive him, and that, to me, is the writer's truest reward.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter David
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・デヴィッド
- Reading
- ぴーたー・でゔぃっど
- Born
- September 23, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / screenwriter / science fiction writer / comics writer
2. Background
- University
- New York University
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Inkpot Award
- 1992 Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.peterdavid.net
- Xhttps://x.com/PeterDavid_PAD
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20David
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1351554
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter David born?
Born September 23, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Peter David from?
Peter David is from Fort Meade, Maryland, United States.
What does Peter David do?
Peter David works as writer, novelist, screenwriter, science fiction writer, comics writer.
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