| Full name | David Lister |
| Known as | Lister, Listy (by Rimmer) |
| Species/Type | Human |
| Rank | Third Technician (# RD52169 ) |
| Likes | Kristine Kochanski, kippers, vindaloo, lager, and curry |
| Dis-likes | Pot noodles, work, sprouts and Rimmer |
| Skills | Can Belch "Yankee Doodle Dandy", and Avoiding Work |
| Useful info | Lister is the last human being alive, until Kochjanski comes along. He is also the father of the cat people. |
| Family | Kochanski is his mum and he is his dad. For more info see the episode "Ouroboros" |
| Played by | Craig Charles |