David Lawrence Tringham (born 13 March 1935) is a British assistant film director, known in particular for Lawrence of Arabia, Ryan's Daughter, Highlander and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. During his career, Tringham has worked with some of the world's best known film directors, actors and actresses. David Tringham was born in London, the son of George William Tringham of Grasse, France and Madeleine Joyce (née de Courcy). He was educated at Bedford Modern School. Tringham has been the writer of numerous screenplays, and was the director and adaptor of the film, The Last Chapter.