Adding a VGA or DVI Display to iMac

Good morning Apple Community.  I would like to attach a second display to my new iMAC Intels.  The trouble is, I can't find an adapter to go from Thunderbolt to VGA or DVI. Does apple make such an adapter?  I would like to utilize the monitors I currently have vs. purchasing additional Apple displays.  I appreciate any direction you can give me.
Thanks,
Eric

The Thunderbolt port works for both Thunderbolt devices as well as DisplayPort connections. So you need a mini-DisplayPort to VGA or DVI adapter, as appropriate. Apple makes both, and there are third-party adapters as well.
Regards.

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