David Chesworth (born 1958, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom) is an Australian-based artist and composer. He has worked as an experimental electronic musician and in the post punk bands Essendon Airport and Whadya Want?, plus classical ensembles, theatre, sound installations, etc.

From 1978 until 1982 Chesworth coordinated the Clifton Hill Community Music Centre in Melbourne, a centre for experimental music, performance, film and video.

He also collaborates with audio/visual artist Sonia Leber, including exhibiting in the Venice and Sydney Biennales
In 1993 he formed The David Chesworth Ensemble to perform his own works.