David Paton (born 1949) is a Scottish bassist, guitarist and singer. David Paton may also refer to: David Paton (architect) (1801–1882), Scots-born architect known for North Carolina State Capitol David Paton (artist) (fl. 1660–1670), Scottish portrait miniature artist Dave Paton (canoeist), American slalom canoeist, see 1989 Canoe Slalom World Cup David Paton (doctor) (1912–2008), British Army medical officer David Paton (footballer) (1943–2020), Scottish footballer for Southampton F.C. David Paton (missionary) (1913-1992), a British missionary to China David Paton (ophthalmologist) (born 1930), founder of an ophthalmological charity David C. Paton, conservation ecologist, ornithologist, academic, and author See also David Patten (disambiguation) David Patton (disambiguation)