Connect a Thunderbolt Display to a mid2009 MacBook Pro with mini Displayport?

Hello Fellars,
Is it possible to connect a Thunderbolt Display to a mid2009 MacBook Pro with mini Displayport?
Best regards,

That means i can either buy a new Macbook WITH Thunderbolt AND a Thunderbolt Display or
use my 2009 Macbook Pro with Displayport and an older Display??

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