What do I need to hook up an external DVI monitor to Thunderbolt?

I want to hook up an external DVI monitor to my new iMac.
It has a thunderbolt connection.
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mini-DisplayPort-Adapter-MB570Z/dp/B001IF5YLQ/ref=sr _1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309558497&sr=8-1
Is the above link what I would be looking for? I notice this is for "Mini DisplayPort" and not Thunderbolt?
Just a little confused Thanks.

You are quite correct.  That's the device you need.  Take a look at your plug and the plug in Amazon's picture for a final check.  If that looks good, click "buy"!
ThunderBolt supports "mini display port". 
Since adapters have been around for a while, they typically don't say anything about ThunderBolt - it's too new.  They talk about "mini display port" only.

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