In the fictional universe of Star Trek, David Marcus (2261 - 2285) was the son of James T. Kirk and Dr. Carol Marcus and a major character in the films Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. He was played in both films by the late Merritt Butrick. (Note: little background on David was provided on screen. Some of what follows is based upon literary sources, which are not considered canon.) David was born in...
Kirk discusses with David, his son, how he had not truly faced death before t...
David complains about the Radiant bossing the Regula I crew around, not reali...
The Enterprise crew notice the Genesis is ready to detonate.
David Marcus blames himself for the failure of the Genesis leading to the Kli...
Carol Marcus and son discuss the fame that can be obtained from the success o...
Carol Marcus and son discuss Kirk's supposed "Boy Scout" nature.
David Marcus tells of the unethical secret of the Genesis project.
Kruge has David killed in an attempt to coerce Kirk into surrendering.
Kirk reveals the truth about how he "solved" the Kobayashi Maru test. This sc...
Carol defends Kirk when her son, David, accuses Kirk of killing the Regula I ...
Saavik reports to Kirk that she has found who she believes to be Spock, in th...
Saavik reports to Kirk that she has found who she believes to be Spock, in th...
David expresses a lack of trust in Starfleet.
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