# David Wilson — The Purple Cloud character guide

> David Wilson in The Purple Cloud by M. P. Shiel.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Wilson, Mr. Wilson

**First appearance:** 0001-the-purple-cloud

## Who they are

A fellow explorer sharing the Boreal's cramped quarters and mounting dread, he embodies the human cost of the polar obsession.

## Relationships

### [Clark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/clark)

_friendship_

Clark and David Wilson are friendly allies, frequently interacting with mutual respect and camaraderie.

### [Aubrey Maitland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/aubrey_maitland)

_friendship_

Aubrey Maitland and David Wilson share a strong friendship, characterized by frequent and warm interactions.

### [Adam Jeffson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/adam_jeffson)

_rivalry_

Adam Jeffson and David Wilson are rivals, with tension and competition underlying their frequent interactions.

### [John Mew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/john_mew)

_friendship_

David Wilson and John Mew are friends, with a supportive and amicable bond.

### [Aubrey Maitland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/aubrey_maitland)

_friendship_

Aubrey Maitland and David Wilson share a strong friendship, characterized by frequent and warm interactions.

### [Aubrey Maitland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/aubrey_maitland)

_friendship_

Aubrey Maitland and David Wilson share a strong friendship, characterized by frequent and warm interactions.

### [Adam Jeffson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/adam_jeffson)

_rivalry_

Adam Jeffson and David Wilson are rivals, with tension and competition underlying their frequent interactions.

## In the story

### [The Purple Cloud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/chapters/the-purple-cloud)

Enters Jeffson's cabin during his nightmare; later chosen by Clark for the polar dash.

## Links

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