David Komnenos (c. 1184 – 1212) was one of the founders of the
Empire of Trebizond and its joint ruler together with his brother
Alexios until his death. At least two lead seals and an inscription found on a tower in
Heraclea Pontica attest that he was the first of his family to use the style
Megas Komnenos. Ηe was the son of
Manuel Komnenos and grandson of the Emperor
Andronikos I.