Full name: David Portrayed by: Theo James First appearance: Underworld: Awakening Species: Pure-blood vampire; later gains the Corvinus strain through Selene’s blood Parents: Thomas and Amelia Status: Alive at the end of Underworld: Blood Wars Position: Heir to the Eastern Vampire Coven and later a Vampire Elder. 🖤 Personality David is confident, observant, and protective. Unlike some of the older vampires, he isn’t completely committed to their old traditions. He recognizes that the vampire society has made serious mistakes and is willing to cooperate with Selene. He’s also courageous. During the Lycan attack on his father’s coven, David stays to fight rather than abandoning the others. 🌙 His Family Secret David initially believes his mother was an ordinary vampire who died giving birth to him. In Blood Wars, he discovers the truth: his mother was actually Amelia, one of the Vampire Elders, and his father was Thomas. Their relationship had been kept secret because of the political danger surrounding Amelia and her connection to Viktor. This revelation establishes David as the rightful heir to the Eastern Coven. 🩶 Connection to Selene David becomes one of Selene’s trusted allies. During Awakening, he is critically injured during the attack on his father’s coven, and Selene uses her blood to revive him. Because Selene carries the Corvinus strain, David subsequently gains enhanced abilities, including the ability to tolerate sunlight