David S. Goyer

Screenwriter and director David S. Goyer is a frequent contributor to films based on comic books, with credits on all three Blade films and The Crow franchise. He is credited with co-writing the story for the 2008 smash hit The Dark Knight.

Fast Facts

1. Born: December 22, 1965
2. Full name: David Samuel Goyer
3. College: University of Southern California
4. Debut writing credit: Death Warrant (1990)
5. Directing the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Magneto¹

The Dark Knight

David S. Goyer sat on the panel for The Dark Knight at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con. When asked about the possibility of The Joker appearing in the next Batman film, Goyer acknowledged that it would be a "no-brainer" if Heath Ledger were still alive. Goyer would not comment on any further usage of the character under current circumstances.²

David S. Goyer Quotes

• "I think one of the distinctions that needs to be made between what The Joker is doing and the terrorists of today, is that The Joker doesn't have a cause. He's not trying to get the people of Gotham to do anything to release someone."—on The Dark Knight³

• "Both Movies still feel complete. I think if there was not a third one, it’s not like ‘Oh my God, these things haven’t been answered.'"—on future Batman films⁴