David St. Hubbins — Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Character Profile

About David St. Hubbins

Lead singer and guitarist of Spinal Tap, often clashes with Nigel but remains a central figure.

David St. Hubbins — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Lead vocals, Guitar playing, Podcast production, Phone music composition

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• Spinal Tap

Quick Facts about David St. Hubbins

Occupation

singer, guitarist

David St. Hubbins's Known Relations

• Spinal Tap — Member of

David St. Hubbins appears in 2 titles

• This Is Spinal Tap (1984) — character page
• Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)

Character Facts

Played by

Michael McKean

Appears in

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• David St. Hubbins — Professional Documentary Filmmaker & Subject — Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner)

  Marty documents David's post-band career and return.

• David St. Hubbins — Conflict Former Bandmates & Rivals — Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest)

  Longstanding creative friction and personal accusations define their dynamic.

• David St. Hubbins — Alliance Former Bandmates — Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer)

  Shared history and mutual agreement to reunite.

• David St. Hubbins — Professional Contract Holder & Performer — Hope Faith (Kerry Godliman)

  Hope holds the legal leverage that brings David back.

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• Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner)
• Jeanine Pettibone (June Chadwick)
• Didi Crockett (Valerie Franco)
• Self (David Furnish)
• Simon Howler (Chris Addison)
• Hope Faith (Kerry Godliman)
• Yasmine Farangi (Kathreen Khavari)
• Caucasian Jeff (CJ Vanston)
• Oxygen (Jean Cromie)
• Peter La Pierre (Griffin Matthews)