David James Padden (born February 13, 1976) is a Canadian musician, best known as the former vocalist and rhythm guitarist for thrash metal band Annihilator from 2003 to 2014.
In 2006, Padden co-founded the industrial thrash metal band Silent Strain, performing only as the vocalist, although little is known about the current status of the band.
Padden joined Canadian metal band Terror Syndrome as lead vocalist in 2008.
On June 2, 2015, it was announced that Padden had resigned from Annihilator in December 2014.