How to connect macbook pro 15 inch to hdtv ?

Hi support community,
I want to connect a mid 2012 macbook pro to my HDTV, but this model has no mini display port, HDMI or VGA port, only thunderbolt and firewire ports. I had a look through the accessories but can't find anything. Am I missing something obvious? I do have a mini display port to VGA adapter from when I had a macbook previously, could this be utilised?
Thanks in advance!

You can use Mini Displayport in your Thunderbolt port.

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