David Manson may refer to:
- David Manson (militiaman) (1753–1836), Irish-born American patriot who fought in the American Revolutionary War
- David Manson (schoolmaster) (1716-1799), Irish schoolmaster
- David Manson (producer) (born 1952), American film and television producer, screenwriter and director
- David Ames Manson (1841–1929), merchant and political figure in Quebec
- David Manson (footballer) (born 1951), Australian rules footballer
- Dave Manson (born 1967), Canadian ice hockey player