Macbook pro ---> thunderbolt screen

If it's a new model MacBook Pro, it has Thunderbolt 3, which uses the USB-C connector. You need a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter for the Thunderbolt display.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt- 2-adapter

If it's an old McBook Pro that doesn't have Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 3, it can't use a Thunderbolt display.

If you computer does not have a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 3 port, you can't use a Thunderbolt display. There are no adapters, cables, or converters that will help.

MacBook Pros got Thunderbolt in 2011.

Early 2011.

https://support.apple.com/specs/macbookpro

Yes, since 2011 they have Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 3.