David Pope

David Pope (born 1965) is an Australian cartoonist, who has served as the daily editorial cartoonist for The Canberra Times since March 2008.

Early life and education David Pope was born in 1965.

An early publisher was The University of Adelaide's Labour Studies Briefing,

David Pope's cartoons were published under the pen name of Heinrich Hinze throughout his freelance career, including his early years freelancing for The Canberra Times. Pope remains in this role .

Influences, style and themes David Pope cites Australian cartoonists Michael Leunig, Bruce Petty and Geoff Pryor as influences, particularly for the political sensibilities at the core of their cartoons. This includes the Gold Stanley for overall Australian Cartoonist of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2022 , 2022 ("Rollout de Vax") and 2025 ("Gaza").

Pope has also won four Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Awards from the United Nations Correspondents Association,

In 2015, Pope drew a cartoon titled "He Drew First" in response to the Charlie Hebdo shooting, which quickly found 'viral' international fame. A signed print of this cartoon, was presented to Charlie Hebdo magazine by Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as an official gift in April 2015. The cartoon has been described as "arguably one of the most viewed Australian cartoons ever produced", due to the internationally-relevant topic of the cartoon, and its rapid spread through social media.

Personal life , David Pope lives in Canberra with his partner. He has three children.